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Lewis and Clark in Illinois IL144 |
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 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
LEWIS AND CLARK in ILLINOIS
In November of 1803, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their party camped on the slate rock bank of the Mississippi River near here. They found moving the boats up river very difficult and traveled only about one mile per hour against the strong current. It was only a taste of the long journey ahead.
Erected in 2003 by the State of Illinois, Illinois Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, Alexander County Tourism.
IL-3, roadside park, N. Side of Thebes, Alexander County Illinois
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