Jeffersonville in Clark County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas Jefferson
Photographed By Craig Doda, February 18, 2024
1. Thomas Jefferson Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Jefferson. . Jeffersonville is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who had a profound influence on the city. As a Virginia legislator, Jefferson was a strong supporter of General George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign from 1778 to 1779, which resulted in the land grant that composes most of Clark County. The Lewis and Clark Expedition launched in 1803 at the nearby Falls of the Ohio was conceived and supported by Jefferson. The Expedition was the first exploration of the newly acquired territory known then as the Louisiana Purchase. Countless natural wonders and animals were discovered. Most members of the Lewis and Clark expedition returned here at the end of their journey.
Jeffersonville is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who had a profound influence on the city. As a Virginia legislator, Jefferson was a strong supporter of General George Rogers Clark's Illinois campaign from 1778 to 1779, which resulted in the land grant that composes most of Clark County. The Lewis & Clark Expedition launched in 1803 at the nearby Falls of the Ohio was conceived and supported by Jefferson. The Expedition was the first exploration of the newly acquired territory known then as the Louisiana Purchase. Countless natural wonders and animals were discovered. Most members of the Lewis & Clark expedition returned here at the end of their journey.
Location. 38° 16.491′ N, 85° 44.524′ W. Marker is in Jeffersonville, Indiana, in Clark County. Marker is at the intersection of East Court Avenue and Spring Street, on the left when traveling east on East Court Avenue. The marker is in Warder Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 E Court Avenue, Jeffersonville IN 47130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on February 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 68 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
