Pasco in Franklin County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Lewis & Clark Camp
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 28, 2026
1. Lewis & Clark Camp Marker, Side One
The Lewis & Clark exploring expedition made its first camp on the Columbia River October 16-18, 1805
(Reverse Side)
The site for this marker deeded to Chapter 3 Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Prior to 1870 by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Carstens 1927.
Erected 1927 by Washington State Historical Society.
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. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1805.
Location. 46° 11.931′ N, 119° 2.352′ W. Marker is in Pasco, Washington, in Franklin County. It is on Sacajawea Park Road one mile south of East Ainsworth Avenue. Marker is located within Sacajawea State Park which requires a Discover Pass. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2503 Sacajawea Park Rd, Pasco WA 99301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Columbia Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mayor A. P. Gray (within shouting distance of this marker); Before This Was a Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lewis and Clark Trail (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Green Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.4 miles away); Pasco-Kennewick Old Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Intercity Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); Call of the River (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pasco.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ainsworth (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing); Sacagawea (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 28, 2026
2. Lewis & Clark Camp Marker, Side Two
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 28, 2026
3. Lewis & Clark Camp Marker
Photographed by Clayton Pickett, April 28, 2026
4. Nearby information board showing the marker at its erection
Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 29, 2026, by Clayton Pickett of Richland, Washington. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
