New Haven in Franklin County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
"The Mighty Missouri"
Lewis and Clark Trail National Historic Trail
The Lewis and Clark Expedition faced many obstacles and challenges on their journey to the west and the Missouri River was among the mightiest. The Corps of Discovery rowed and pulled with a heavy rope (cordelle) up the uncharted Missouri River's treacherous currents in 1804. Every mysterious bend and channel was a challenge for the Corps. Today the Missouri's flow has been tamed with dams, channels, and levees to reduce flooding and for ease of navigation. But even in modern times, the river can revert to its natural untamed ways. In 1993 and 1995, floodwaters rose to a level near the base of this sign.
'…very bad part of the river…bank was falling in so fast that evedent danger obliged us to cross between the stabd side and a sand bar in the middle of the river…The swiftness of the current wheeled the boat, broke our toe rope, and was nearly over setting the boat, all hands juped out."
Meriwether Lewis
May 24, 1804
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 24, 1804.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Iron Horse Arrives (within shouting distance of this marker); "Boeuf Creek" (within shouting distance of this marker); From the Mountains to Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition (within shouting distance of this marker); Colter's Escape from the Blackfeet (within shouting distance of this marker); Private John Colter (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Private John Colter (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic New Haven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
