Near Greycliff in Sweet Grass County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Captain Wm. Clark

Photographed by Rich Pfingsten, March 22, 2009

1. Captain Wm. Clark Marker

Inscription. You are now following the historic trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. On his return from the Pacific in July 1806, Captain Clark camped for six days about forty miles downstream, near Park City. The Expedition had been looking for timber suitable for building canoes ever since striking the river near Livingston. They found a couple of large cottonwoods here that would serve. They fitted their axes with handles made from chokecherry and went to work making two canoes. When finished they laced them together with a deck of buffalo hides between. Seven men, Sacajawea and her child went curving down the river on this makeshift yacht, arriving at the mouth of the Yellowstone August 3rd. Captain Lewis split off north on the return trip and explored the Marias River and returned via the Missouri, joining them on August 12th.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1806.

Location. 45° 44.167′ N,

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109° 45.43′ W. Marker is near Greycliff, Montana, in Sweet Grass County. It is on Interstate 90 at milepost 381, 4 miles west of Bridger Creek Road and I-90 Interchange (Exit 384), on the right when traveling west. Located at the I-90 Westbound Rest Area near mile marker 381, next to The Crazy Mountains marker. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greycliff MT 59033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Montana’s Yellowstone Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Crazy Mountains (a few steps from this marker); The Crazy Mountains (original title obscured) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cattle Drive of 1866 (within shouting distance of this marker); Montana's Jurassic Park

Photographed by Rich Pfingsten, March 22, 2009

2. Captain Wm. Clark Marker

Marker is the one in the background near the restrooms.

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Bozeman Trail (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Great Highway of the Northwest: The Yellowstone Trail (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Montana's Jurassic Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Thomas Party (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greycliff.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Thomas Party (was approx. 2.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Additional keywords. Lewis & Clark Expedition

Yellowstone River along I-90 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Rich Pfingsten, March 22, 2009

3. Yellowstone River along I-90

Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2010, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,486 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2010, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.