Danville in Boyle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Lewis and Clark in Kentucky - Danville
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It is likely that the Expedition coleader Meriwether Lewis visited Danville in November 1806 with Expedition veterans and a Mandan Indian delegation while traveling the Wilderness Road eastward to Washington.
Erected 2006 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2216.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky Historical Society, and the Lewis & Clark Expedition series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1806.
Location. 37° 38.735′ N, 84° 46.205′ W. Marker is in Danville, Kentucky, in Boyle County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling east. At Constitution Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Danville KY 40422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Gill Weisiger Memorial Park (a few steps from this marker); First Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Fisher’s Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Watts-Bell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Isaac Shelby (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker Daniel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 21, 2011, by Forest McDermott of Masontown, Pennsylvania. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.