Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana).
And being that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, states the expedition passed through would include: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, then Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.
It was named for Meriwether Lewis, one of the leaders of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Clarkston, WA, which is right across the state line, was named for William Clark, Lewis' partner.
the Lewis and Clark expedition was the first overland expedition undertaken by the united state to the pacific coast and back
Mitchell Doumit has written: 'Washington State committee's speech outline for the sesquicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition' -- subject(s): Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
Yes, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark did discover Washington State. But without Sacaguea's help the expedition, it would've taken much longer
The first entry in the Lewis and Clark Expedition Journals state that the journey began in Pittsburgh, PA on August 30, 1803. Lewis, who had been assigned by Jefferson sailed down the Ohio River with supplies towards St. Louis. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). They then named their team the "Corps of Discovery."
Lewis-Clark State College is located in the state of Idaho.
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Lewis-Clark State College is located in the state of Idaho.
The Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition and Ohio became a State.
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Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). And being that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, states the expedition passed through would include: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, then Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. If you don't believe that the Lewis and Clark expedition began in Pittsburgh, please refer to the link below and it will lead you to the first entry of the Lewis and Clark Journals.
One of the most famous explorers associated with Tennessee is Meriwether Lewis, who along with William Clark, led the Lewis and Clark Expedition across the western United States. Another notable explorer of Tennessee is James Robertson, who played a significant role in the early settlement and exploration of the state.