Lewis and Clark Marker at Harpers Ferry!

Lewis and Clark
Not numbered. Jefferson County Visited: March 23, 2018 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A white marker on a post!
What makes it historical? THE PLAQUE SAYS: Meriwether Lewis arrived March 16, 1803 to oversee building of collapsible iron framed, skin-clad boat and acquired rifles, tomahawks and supplies for trip. Left for Pennsylvania on April 18 to conduct affairs; returned July 7 to gather materials for journey and left next day for Pittsburgh. Followed Ohio to Falls; met William Clark for trip to study and explore land, waterways, animal life, natural features and resources of West.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

How do I find it? Listed Directions:
Potomac Street, Harpers Ferry

Annotations:
39 Potomac St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

From Charleston: ~314mi (506km) — 5.3hrs
From Huntington: ~370mi (596km) — 6.2hrs
From Morgantown: ~161mi (260km) — 2.7hrs
From Parkersburg: ~274mi (441km) — 4.6hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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