Hermann in Gasconade County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Voyage of Discovery
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
1. Voyage of Discovery Marker Tile
[A series of deteriorating tiles inlaid in the sidewalk tell the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery Story]
[Tile 2 reads] The "Corps of Discovery began its way up the Missouri aboard a 56' keelboat with two smaller pirogues. Most of Clark's time was spent on the boat charting the course and making maps. Lewis was often ashore studying new plants, animals, rock formations and soil.
Erected by City of Hermann.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location. 38° 42.469′ N, 91° 25.916′ W. Marker is in Hermann, Missouri, in Gasconade County. It can be reached from Wharf Street. Marker is in Riverfront Park, accessed off Wharf Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hermann MO 65041, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (here, next to this marker); Pioneer Trails Juncture (within shouting distance of this marker); 232 Wharf St. (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Caboose Museum (about 400 feet
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Also see . . .
1. Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Lewis and Clark Across Missouri. (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
2. Voyage of Discovery Marker Tiles
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 21, 2012
3. Hermann Riverfront Park Sign & Flags
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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