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In 2004, the American elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' (selling name Prairie Expedition) was released by North Dakota State University Research Foundation in commemoration of the expedition's bicentenary; [115] the tree has a resistance to Dutch elm disease.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 3 March 2025. American explorer and Governor (1774–1809) Meriwether Lewis Portrait by Charles Wilson Peale, c. 1807 2nd Governor of the Louisiana Territory In office March 3, 1807 – October 11, 1809 Appointed by Thomas Jefferson Preceded by James Wilkinson Succeeded by Benjamin Howard Commander of ...
York (1770–1775 – after 1815) [1] was an enslaved man [2] who was the only African-American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806. A lifelong slave and personal servant of William Clark, York participated in the entire exploration and made significant contributions to its success.
William Clark (August 1, 1770 – September 1, 1838) was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor. [1] A native of Virginia, he grew up in pre-statehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of Missouri.
Date Event March 9: Lewis attends ceremonies in St. Louis witnessing the formal transfer of the new U.S. territory. [28] [29]March 26: To his bitter disappointment, Lewis learns that Clark's commission has been approved but as a lieutenant rather than captain.
Clark was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Missouri and corps of discovery expedition leader, William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame. He was named after his father's friend and associate, Meriwether Lewis. In 1826, he was admitted to the United States Military Academy and graduated 23rd of 42 cadets in the Class of 1830.
Pages in category "Lewis and Clark Expedition people" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Floyd Monument This excerpt from the Lewis and Clark map of 1814 shows the rivers of western Iowa. Floyd's Grave is noted at the left of the map. Floyd's Bluff is a hill in southern Sioux City, Iowa that is named for Sergeant Charles Floyd.