Jefferson City in Cole County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Corps of Discovery
(1804 - 1806)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
1. Corps of Discovery Marker
York • Seaman • George Drouillard
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Sculptor: Sabra Tull Meyer
Columbia, Missouri
Project Designer: Austin Tao
St. Louis, Missouri
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A gift to Missouri from the Friends and Students commemorating the Bicentennial of the 1804-1806 Lewis & Clark Expedition
The Missouri Lewis & Clark Bicenntenial Commission endorsed the monument as a Bicentennial Legacy Project
The bronze replica of the Commission's Bicentennial Seal and the Time Capsule are gifts from the City of Jefferson Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Task Force
Erected 2008 by Friends, Students, Missouri Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, and the City of Jefferson Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Task Force.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the Time Capsules series lists.
Location. 38° 34.705′ N, 92° 10.287′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Missouri, in Cole County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Missouri River Valley as a Transportation Corridor (a few steps from this marker); The Corps of Discovery in the Jefferson City Area (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson City Greenway: (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missouri Governor's Mansion (about 600 feet away); Missouri Motor Carriers Association Building (about 700 feet away); The State Capital During The Civil War (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.
Also see . . .
1. Follow In The Footsteps Of Missouri’s First Explorers On This Adventurous Road Trip. Only In Your State website entry (Submitted on April 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Lewis and Clark Across Missouri. Website homepage (Submitted on January 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on January 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
2. Corps of Discovery Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
3. Missouri Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission Emblem
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
4. City of Jefferson Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Task Force Emblem
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
5. Seaman and BannerB at Corps of Discovery Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
