Longview in Cowlitz County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

"Janey & Pomp"

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 10, 2026

1. "Janey & Pomp" Marker

Inscription.
Sacajawea and Jean Baptist
Little is known about the young American Indian woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Sacajawea gathered roots and plants for food and medicine. She recognized landmarks in her homeland. Her skills as an interpreter were invaluable.
Her husband, Toussaint Charbonneau, was also an interpreter for the Expedition. Their son, Jean Baptiste, also known as "Pomp," was nine months old in the fall of 1805 and thirteen months old when they passed this way again in the spring of 1806.

The Strength of Teamwork
An essential team member during the Expedition's exploration of the continent, Sacajawea showed remarkable strength and fortitude. Along with the rest of the party, her encourage and commitment to the journey exemplify the American spirit.
Sacajawea's people, the Agaidaka, a branch of the Lenshi Shoshone, aided the expedition by providing horse for crossing the mountains. Without the hero of the tribes encountered along their journey the explorers would not have succeeded. (www.lemishoshone.com)

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(? damaged text) many historians (? damaged text) galea, Her name is spelled (? damaged text) different ways in the Expediton's journals. This is just a sampling:
Sah-ka (?) ar we a
Sah-cah (?) ar we a
Saw câh (?) we-ah
Sâh-câh-g (?) We â
Saw kar-gah (?) We (?)

Some say her name was Sacatzah(?) a Shoshoni word meaning a burden pulled or carried. William Clark sometimes called her "Janey" and her son "the little dancing boy." (? damaged text).

Erected by Washington Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Women.

Location. 46° 8.285′ N, 122° 57.191′ W. Marker is in Longview, Washington, in Cowlitz County. It is at the intersection of Nichols Boulevard and Hemlock Street on Nichols Boulevard. This marker is located in Lake Sacajawea Park Martin's Dock. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2901 Nichols Boulevard, Longview WA 98632, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Washington

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 10, 2026

2. "Janey & Pomp" Marker

State.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mary Richardson Walker (approx. 0.7 miles away); Public Library (approx. ¾ mile away); To the memory of (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oregon Trail (approx. 2.2 miles away); 1852 Monticello Convention (approx. 2½ miles away); The Cowlitz Indian Tribe (approx. 7.2 miles away); The Mighty Columbia River (approx. 7.4 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Longview.

Other markers no longer nearby. Robert A. Long (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Monticello Convention held here, 1852 (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Statue of "Janey & Pomp" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 10, 2026

3. Statue of "Janey & Pomp"

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2026, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.