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Contrary to popular belief, the expedition DID NOT begin in St. Louis, Missouri. 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." From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. Meriwether Lewis had spent the time prior to their departure in St. Louis gathering information from mountain men returning from the west. They then departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River.
If you don't believe that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, please check the related link below. It leads to a copy of the original Lewis and Clark Journals online. If you click the first entry, you will see that this is true.
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When did the Lewis and Clark expedition leave St. Louis Missouri?
1492
Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.
What year was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.
Who headed the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
When did the Lewis and Clark expedition start?
The Lewis and Clark expedition started on May 14, 1804.
What time did Lewis and Clark leave for the expedition?
2000 BC
What date did the Lewis and Clark expedition leave Fort Clatsop?
The Lewis and Clark expedition left Fort Clatsop on March 23, 1806.
When did the Lewis and clark expedition leave Saint Louis Missouri?
1804
When did the Lewis and Clark expedition leave St. Louis Missouri?
1492
Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.
Who was the captian of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark are the captains of this expedition
Was there disease in Lewis and clark expedition?
There was a disease in the Lewis and Clark expedition
What year was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.
What was the size of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.
Who found the Lewis and Clark expedition journals?
Meriwether Lewis was the one who found the Lewis and Clark expedition journals.
Who headed the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
When did Lewis and Clark get back from the expedition?
Lewis and Clark got back from there expedition on February 22nd
