Lewis and Clark Transcription: Meriwether Lewis arrived March 16, 1803. Oversaw building of collapsible iron framed, skin-clad boat and acquired supplies, tomahawks, and rifles. Left for Pennsylvania on April 18; returned July 7 to gather materials and left next day for Pittsburgh. Followed Ohio to Falls; met William Clark for trip to explore and study land, waterways, animal life, natural features and resources of West. West Virginia Historical Markers
Related locationsWV, Jefferson Co, Harpers Ferry
Related peopleCapt. Meriwether Lewis Gen. William Clark
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Updated: 7-26-2020
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