1669
french explorer La Salle discovered the Ohio River around 1682, this explorer also explored the Mississippi River but did not discover it.
Ohio!
he explored Ohio river region
The france claimed The Ohio River Vally because it was based on the explorations of Robet La Salle.
Robert de la Salle and Henri de Tonty sailed down the Mississippi to its mouth in 1682 and, claimed it and the land it drained for France.
Robert La Salle explored the Mississippi River... Correct me if I'm wrong.
Robert La Salle explored the Mississippi River... Correct me if I'm wrong.
La Salle claimed the Mississippi River and its tributaries for the French.
mississippi river
Mississippi river
While looking for the Northwest Passage, Robert de la Salle explored the Mississippi River and the region around it in the late 1600s. He claimed this land for France. He also explored the Ohio River.
Robert la salle