St. Charles in St. Charles County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Peter Geery

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

1. Peter Geery Marker

Inscription. Peter Geery is best remembered for the role he played in the formation of the Lewis & Clark Discovery Expedition of St. Charles as an authentic re-enactment group. Because of his knowledge and love of history, the men were encouraged to acquire the correct clothing and equipment. Peter taught them the procedures, practices and proper campsite set-up of the early nineteenth century. Wherever the re-enactors traveled, Peter was an enthusiastic teacher as crowds surrounded him asking questions and wanting more information about the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Exploration.

Location. 38° 46.358′ N, 90° 28.943′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It can be reached from South Riverside Drive. Marker is on the grounds of the Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1050 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater

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St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tracking the Boats (within shouting distance of this marker); The Experiment (within shouting distance of this marker); May 21, 1804 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop's Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); 921 South Riverside Drive (approx. 0.2 miles away); Missouri (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Other markers no longer nearby. Potato (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Marsh Mallows (was within shouting distance

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

2. Peter Geery Marker

of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Onions (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Corn, Pole Beans, Squash / Habanero & Jalapeno Peppers / Tomato (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Sunflower (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Survey Disk (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); 25th Anniversary (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Peter Geery. Geery died in 2004 at age 62 and is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Him and his wife owned a bed and breakfast in St. Charles for many years, and he was involved in several local historical societies.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 12, 2026

3. Peter Geery Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 12, 2026

4. Peter Geery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.