Near Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sojourn at Camp Pleasant
Lewis & Clark Expedition
What’s for supper?
After a long day of fighting the current and maneuvering around sandbars, expedition members worked up an appetite. In fact, each man ate about nine pounds of meat – usually elk or deer – per day. Fish provided another source of food. The men also ate grapes, plumbs and other wild fruits they were able to gather on shore.
Erected by National Park Service South Dakota Arts Council South Dakota Department of Tourism South Dakota Department
of Transportation. (Marker Number 114.)
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. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1804.
Location. 43° 47.181′ N, 99° 20.333′ W. Marker is near Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. Marker is on Interstate 90 at milepost 264. Marker is at the parking lot of the rest area/overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chamberlain SD 57325, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); State Capitol - Pierre (within shouting distance of this marker); World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Rushmore National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Making & Meaning of Dignity (within shouting distance of this marker); Dignity (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 (about 300 feet away); Missouri River Bridges of South Dakota (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chamberlain.
Additional keywords. Lewis & Clark Expedition
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.