Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
1. Lewis & Clark Expedition Marker
1803
President Thomas Jefferson picks Meriwether Lewis to
explore Louisiana Purchase and unknown spaces west
of the Mississippi River.
Q Lewis picks former army comrade William Clark to
share command of expedition.
1804
They traveled in keel boat on horseback and on
foot with approximately 4 dozen men.
1805
Reach Pacific Ocean
Traveled 4,162 miles
Sponsored by: Needham Plumbing - Electric Mike & Julie Needham
Erected by Mike & Julie Needham.
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 year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 29° 11.181′ N, 82° 6.094′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. It can be reached from E Fort King St 0.1 miles south of E Silver Springs Blvd.. Marker located within the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala FL 34470, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Military Bands (here, next to this marker); Naval Armed Guard Service (here, next to this marker); United States Merchant Marine (a few steps from this marker); Marion County, Florida (a few steps from this marker); Florida Armed Occupation Act (a few steps from this marker); In Peace and War (a few steps from this marker); National WWII Glider Pilots (a few steps from this marker); Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.
Also see . . . Lewis & Clark Expedition. (Submitted on May 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022
2. Lewis & Clark Expedition Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
