Across this impressive gorge of the Mississippi River is the mouth of the Wisconsin River. The steeply notched valleys of both rivers are carved into sedimentary bedrock which underlies the level, plateau-like uplands and forms the abrupt, . . . — — Map (db m46138) HM
Across the Mississippi is the mouth of the Wisconsin River. This is the point where on June 17, 1673 Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet, in two small canoes entered the mighty Mississippi. They were the first white men to discover the Upper Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m44797) HM
Jolliet and Marquette, journeying on the Father of Waters, passed here June 16, 1673. Here in 1690, Nicholas Perrot built his trading post. Here in 1788, at the site of the city, incorporated in 1833, bearing his name, Julien Dubuque founded his . . . — — Map (db m202829) HM WM
Discovered by Jean Nicollet 1838
Camp site of General Fremont
and later of Major T. W. Sherman
on Government Road surveyed in 1860
Okamanpadu Park
Donated by E.L. and J.C. Williams
Tablet placed by Okomanpado Chapter . . . — — Map (db m232789) HM
Loess Light-weight grains of feldspar, quartz, and mica are the material of loess. It is homogenous, clayless, and porous. The Hills are strengthened with a dry climate and endangered by erosion when excessive moisture occurs. The . . . — — Map (db m162417) HM
Early settlers of Lee County believe that the explorers Marquette and Joliet landed at this spot in 1673. From here they made their only overland exploration on the west bank of the Mississippi, finding villages of the Illini tribe. Other French . . . — — Map (db m179445) HM
This Marker Commemorates The Early Trails Across Mills Co. Dragoon 1835 Mormon 1846 Stagecoach 1850 And Honors The Valiant Pioneers Who Travelled Them — — Map (db m93052) HM
August 9, 1804
Clark wrote in his journal: "The fog being thick detained us untile half pasd. 7 oClock at which time we Set out and proceeded on under a Gentle Breeze from the SE I walked on Shore, Saw an Elk, crossed a Istmust . . . — — Map (db m236248) HM
When Lewis and Clark began their exploration in 1804, the Missouri was wild with constantly changing channels and chutes. The "Big Muddy" got its name from its shifting bottom.
The river topped its banks every spring and deposited nutrients in . . . — — Map (db m236251) HM
Lewis and Clark in Iowa
On July 18, 1804, Lewis & Clark recorded in their journals that the bluffs you are standing on were "...a ridge of naked hills...running parrallel to the river as far as we could see and from three to six miles . . . — — Map (db m236249) HM
Open and Boundless Prairie
When Lewis & Clark saw western Iowa in 1804, the land was almost completely covered with prairie grasses and wildflowers. Now, very little of this vegetation remains. The largest tracts of undisturbed prairie . . . — — Map (db m236247) HM
In 1804-1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey. Charged by President Thomas Jefferson to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana territory, they mapped the . . . — — Map (db m236250) HM
On August 11, 1804, Clark wrote: "...a hard wind accompanied with rain from the S.E. after the rain was over Capt. Lewis myself & 10 men assended the Hill on the L.S. (larboard side) under which there was Some fine Springs to the top of a high . . . — — Map (db m236245) HM
French, Spanish, and British traders already controlled trade empires west of the Mississippi river when Lewis and Clark began the Expedition in 1804. but President Thomas Jefferson wanted the United States to control trade in the newly acquired . . . — — Map (db m45162) HM
After traveling 68 days and 600 miles, it was time for the Corps of discovery to stop for a rest. On July 22, 1804, William Clark wrote, they camped on the east side of the Missouri River, about 10 miles above the mouth of the Platte River, on land . . . — — Map (db m45164) HM
The Western Historic Trails Center welcomes you to the story of America’s trails west. The trip across the county from the Mississippi to the Pacific required stamina and ingenuity to overcome the challenges of the landscape. Walk along the levee . . . — — Map (db m45161) HM
One of President Jefferson’s goals for this expedition was to seek out the native peoples and council with them. On July 28, 2804, the expedition passed this overlook area early in the morning and noted of this area “a bluff on the S.S. . . . — — Map (db m45111) HM
During late July and early August of 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled the length of the Missouri River that today is the boarder between Iowa and Nebraska. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark studied the river, forests, and prairies. . . . — — Map (db m45117) HM
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this “Corps of discovery” to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly . . . — — Map (db m45116) HM
The Council Bluffs area was the scene of such important events in Iowa history as the explorations of Lewis and Clark, the Mormon Trail, the Missouri River steamboat traffic and the railroad industry. Francois Guittar established the first white . . . — — Map (db m224580) HM
Marker Front: In 1829, William C. Redfield declared that Davenport lay opposite the future terminus of a “geographical trunk-line route” between the Atlantic and the Mississippi. Nine years later, in 1838, the Iowa Sun and Davenport and . . . — — Map (db m224582) HM
Marker Front: In 1829, William C. Redfield declared that Davenport lay opposite the future terminus of a “geographical trunk-line route” between the Atlantic and the Mississippi. Nine years later, in 1838, the Iowa Sun and Davenport and . . . — — Map (db m224581) HM
Determined and authenticated by the Historical Department of Iowa, 1911.
This monument was erected in 1917 by the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution in memory of the Pioneers who followed this trail and its tributaries.
We Cross The . . . — — Map (db m139803) HM
Ray "Bubba" Sorensen painted this rock in June 2017.
The west face includes images of Sgt. Charles Floyd and the Floyd Monument in Sioux City, Iowa.
Sgt. Floyd was a United States explorer, a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m126927) WM
"Corps of Discovery” is a site-specific public-artwork based on the Louis
and Clark Expedition. Concepts and images were developed with
respect to the rich history of Woodbury County. The components
integrated throughout the building and site . . . — — Map (db m196861) HM
Lewis and Clark Expedition
President Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis
and William Clark to explore the Missouri
River and discover a stream leading from its
headwaters to the Pacific which would afford
the best water route for developing . . . — — Map (db m224586) HM
Capt Lewis took 12 men & went to
the Pond & Crek between Camp and
the old Village and Caught upwards
of 800 fine fish, 79 Pike,….8 fish
resembg Salmon Trout, 8 Salmon, 1
Rock, 1 flat Back, 127 Buffalow F
red horse, 4 Bass Y 490 Catt. . . . — — Map (db m196863) HM
after Breakfast we Collected those
Indians under an awning of our Main
Sail, in presence of
and Delivered a long Speech to them
expressive of our journey the wirkes of
our Government, Some advice to them
and Directions how They were to
our . . . — — Map (db m161626) HM
We had seen but a few aquatic fouls of any
kind on the river since we commenced our
journey up the Missouri. this day I saw a
great number of feathers floating down the
river those feathers had a very extraordinary
appearance as the appeared in . . . — — Map (db m161627) HM
On August 21, Tuesday, 1804, Lewis & Clark wrote: "…We set out verry early this morning and proceeded on under a Gentle Breeze from the S.E. … Passed Willow Creek (Perry Creek) Small on the S.S. (Starboard Side) below a bluff of . . . — — Map (db m160796) HM
West Side of Monument
Floyd
This Shaft
Marks the Burial Place of
Sergeant Charles Floyd
A Member of the
Lewis and Clark Expedition
He Died in his Country's service
and was buried near this spot
August 20 1804
Graves of . . . — — Map (db m177305) HM
On August 21, Tuesday, 1804, Lewis and Clark wrote: "We set out verry early this morning and proceeded under a Gentle Breeze from the S.E . . . Passed Willow Creek (Perry Creek) Small on the S.S (Starboard Side) below a bluff of about 170 feet . . . — — Map (db m112827) HM
When Lewis & Clark saw western Iowa in 1804, the land was almost completely covered with prairie grasses and wildflowers. Now, very little of this vegetation remains. The largest tracts of undisturbed prairie found in Iowa are here in the Loess . . . — — Map (db m162542) HM
Has Been Designated a
Registered National Historic Landmark
Under the Provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This Site Possesses Exceptional Value in Commemorating
and Illustrating the History of the United States of . . . — — Map (db m177303) HM
Sergeant Charles Floyd
Sergeant Charles Floyd was one of the outstanding members of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky sometime between the years 1780 and 1785, his father and uncles served with George Rogers . . . — — Map (db m177298) HM
Sgt. Floyd's Burial
On Monday, August 20, 1804 this was written in the journal of Lewis and Clark: "...I am Dull & heavy been up the greater Part of last night with Serjt. Floyd, who is as bad as he can be to live...We set out under a . . . — — Map (db m92782) HM
In 1804-1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey. Charged by President Thomas Jefferson to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana territory, they mapped . . . — — Map (db m112825) HM
In 1804-1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey. Charged by President Thomas Jefferson to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana territory, they mapped the . . . — — Map (db m177412) HM
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this "Corps of Discovery" to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana . . . — — Map (db m177302) HM
