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

Lewis & Clark Monument

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

1. Lewis & Clark Monument

Inscription. Saint Charles has welcomed travelers for well over 200 years. Captain William Clark and the men of the Corps of Discovery experienced this hospitality with a ball held in their honor on the evening of May 16, 1804 as they awaited the arrival of Captain Lewis and his dog, Seaman. This monument commemorates these famous explorers as they face the unknown West in anticipation of great discoveries.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1806.

Location. 38° 46.56′ N, 90° 28.947′ W. Marker is in St. Charles, Missouri, in St. Charles County. It can be reached from South Riverside Drive. Marker is in front of the Lewis & Clark Monument/statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 S Riverside Dr, Saint Charles MO 63301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Missouri River Corridor

and in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis

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& 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: St. Louis, St. Charles and Spain During the American Revolution (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farmer's Home (about 400 feet away); Collier Cottage (about 500 feet away); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Rendezvous Site (about 500 feet away); First Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); The Trail to Fort Osage (about 500 feet away); Glenday / Zeisler Home (about 500 feet away); Saint Charles (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Charles.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by John Ridley, April 30, 2023

2. Lewis & Clark Monument

Captain Clark's Journal - selected excerpts - St. Charles Episode

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

3. Lewis & Clark Monument

Photographed by Jason Voigt, December 16, 2020

4. Lewis & Clark Monument

Close up of statue

Photographed by Garrett Koch, September 7, 2025

5. Lewis & Clark Monument

Just a nice photo taken at dusk after the monument lighting came on...

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 868 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 2. submitted on May 16, 2025, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. 3, 4. submitted on December 31, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 5. submitted on September 9, 2025, by Garrett Koch of Saint Louis, Missouri.