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Because they were following the Missouri River to go explore the western land recently purchased by Jefferson. They passed through SD on their way to the Pacific Ocean, and on their way back.
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Why did Lewis and Clark pass through South Dakota?
They were following the Missouri River. It had not been named South Dakota when they made their expedition.
Who were some famous explorers who explored South Dakota?
Some famous explorers in south dakota are lewis and clark
What are some of south Dakota lakes?
Lake Oahe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake are lakes in South Dakota.
Which modern day states did Lewis and Clark pass through?
Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
What are some famous explorers from South Dakota?
There are a number of famous explorers from South Dakota. These include Lewis and Clark, as well as the LaVerendrye Brothers.
What was the region of exploration for Lewis and Clark?
In 1803 Lewis and Clark left St. Louis, MO and traveled through these modern states: Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana. They crossed the continental divide through Idaho and then traveled down the Columbia River through Washington and then along the Washington/Oregon border.
What five states did Lewis and Clark travel on?
montana, washington, nebraska, south dakota, idaho
What were the states that Lewis and Clark traveled through to get to the Pacific Ocean?
They went through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Where did Lewis and Clark find the jackrabbit?
Lewis and Ckark first saw the white-tailed jackrabbit in Lyman County, South Dakota.
Where did Lewis and clark find the white-tailed jackrabbit?
Lewis and Ckark first saw the white-tailed jackrabbit in Lyman County, South Dakota.
Who were the first explorers to came to North Dakota?
Some famous explorers that traveled through North Dakota were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. During the winter of 1804 to 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition party built a fort near Washburn, North Dakota.
Where is the Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Visitor Center in Yankton South Dakota located?
The address of the Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Visitor Center is: Po Box 710, Yankton, SD 57078-0710
