Yankton in Yankton County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
The landscape has changed since Lewis and Clark explored it: rivers have been dammed, forests cut over, prairies plowed under, and roads built to the horizon. Although remnants of wilderness still exist, imagine this land as Lewis and Clark first saw it two centuries ago. Today, visitors can travel in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark to share in the diverse perspectives of the Expedition and to gain a better understanding of the history of the United States.
Caption: In preparation for the journey. Meriwether Lewis took crash courses in medicine, botany, zoology, and celestial observation. With President Jefferson's permission, Lewis asked his friend and former commanding officer, William Clark, to be co-leader. Clark brought his skills as an outdoorsman, a geographer and map-maker. Although opposite in temperament, they worked harmoniously throughout the two-year journey.
Erected by National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail; Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1804.
Location. 42° 51.984′ N, 97° 23.324′ W. Marker is in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County. Marker can be reached from Park Drive near Levee Street. The marker is located in Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yankton SD 57078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Great Missouri River (here, next to this marker); Yankton Riverboats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yankton: Territorial Capital (about 600 feet away); Sculpting the Landscape (about 700 feet away); First Building at Yankton Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Meridian Bridge Connects Continent from North to South (approx. ¼ mile away); William H. McMaster (approx. ¼ mile away); Trial of Jack McCall for Murder of "Wild Bill" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yankton.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.