Strip District in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 6, 2011

1. Lewis & Clark Expedition Marker

Inscription. On Aug. 31, 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis launched a 50-foot “keeled boat” from Fort Fayette, 100 yards downriver. This marked the beginning of the 3-year expedition commissioned by President Jefferson, which opened America to westward expansion.

Erected 2008 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1861.

Location. 40° 26.82′ N, 79° 59.711′ W. Marker is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in the Strip District. Marker is at the intersection of 11th Street and Fort Duquesne Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on 11th Street. Located across Ft. Duquesne Blvd from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Next to a railroad bridge abutment. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburgh PA 15222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allegheny Aqueduct (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Empty Pocket Pays (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennsylvania Canal

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Ninth Street Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Lafayette (approx. ¼ mile away); Frederick J Osterling Office & Studio (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gulf Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sisters of Mercy (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Meriwether Lewis at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. William Clark at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on May 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 6, 2011

2. Lewis & Clark Expedition Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, May 6, 2011

3. Lewis & Clark Expedition Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.