Glasgow in Cambria County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Down The Ohio
In 1803
— September 4th —
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 3, 2021
1. Down The Ohio Marker
Inscription.
Down The Ohio. In 1803. Lewis and his men camped about two miles above the state line dividing “the States of Virginia [now West Virginia] and Pennsylvania on the east side of the river and on the west that of Pennsylvania from the State of Ohio. This line is made visible from the timber having been felled about 60 feet in width. The young timber has sprung up but has not yet attained the height of the other, so that it can with ease be traced with the eye a considerable distance. It passes the Ohio River at the mouth of Mill Creek." , Lewis noted the low, clear water where they could "see a great number of fish of different kinds, the sturgeon, bass, catfish, pike, etc." , Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery gathered men and supplies as they journeyed down the Ohio River. Lewis began keeping his journal in Pittsburgh and Clark joined him at the Falls of the Ohio as the first of the great expeditions began.
Lewis and his men camped about two miles above the state line dividing “the
States of Virginia [now West Virginia] and Pennsylvania on the east side of the
river and on the west that of Pennsylvania from the State of Ohio. This line is
made visible from the timber having been felled about 60 feet in width. The
young timber has sprung up but has not yet attained the height of the
other, so that it can with ease be traced with the eye a considerable
distance. It passes the Ohio River at the mouth of Mill Creek."
Lewis noted the low, clear water where they could "see a
great number of fish of different kinds, the sturgeon, bass,
catfish, pike, etc."
Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery gathered men and supplies as they journeyed
down the Ohio River. Lewis began keeping his journal in Pittsburgh and Clark joined
him at the Falls of the Ohio as the first of the great expeditions began.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location. 40° 38.55′ N, 80° 31.135′ W. Marker is in Glasgow, Pennsylvania, in Cambria County. Marker is on Harvey Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midland PA 15059, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 16, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
