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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). They then named their team the 'Corps of Discovery'. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis.
If you don't believe that the expedition really began in Pittsburgh instead of St. Louis, please refer to the related link which will lead you to the first entry of the Lewis and Clark Journals.
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.
Contrary to popular belief the Lewis and Clark journey did not begin in St. Louis. 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).
In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass, and headed west along the Salmon, Clearwater, Snake, and Columbia Rivers towards the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 5 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, did not actually see the Pacific Ocean. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 7 1805. Lewis and Clark, sadly, never did see the Pacific Ocean. The day was rainy and foggy, and the Columbia River estuary was four or five miles wide and they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance. But they were close enough to have reached their goal.
Clark makes a quick note the their reaction at the end of the journal entry for November 7, 1805:
"Great joy in camp, we are in view of the ocean, this great Pacific Ocean which we have been so long anxious to see. The roaring or noise made by the waves breaking on the rocky shores (as I suppose) may be heard distinctly."
The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. On July 3, after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11. Once reunited, the Corps was able to return home quickly via the Missouri River. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.
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.
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How was Pike's expedition different from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
because he wanted to find the Red River after Lewis and Clarks expedition
What was Lewis and Clarks crew called?
They were referred to as the Lewis and Clark Expedition or "the Corps of Discovery."
What was Clark's main purpose on the expedition?
Lewis and Clarks's main purpose on the expedition is tostudy the Indian tribes, botany, geology, Western terrain and wildlife in the region. Lewis and Clarks's main purpose on the expedition is to study the Indian tribes, botany, geology, Western terrain and wildlife in theregion.
What was Lewis and clarks full name?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What are Lewis and Clarks family name names?
William Clark and Merrlwethir Lewis
People on Lewis and clarks expedition?
Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea
What occurred first Embargo Act OR start of Lewis and Clarks expedition?
Start of lewis and clarks expedition came first
How was Pike's expedition different from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
because he wanted to find the Red River after Lewis and Clarks expedition
What impact did Lewis and clarks expedition have on our nation?
we have a bigger country
Who paid for lewis and clarks expedition?
Thomas Jefferson paid.
How many men died in Lewis and clarks expedition?
1
What was Lewis and Clarks crew called?
They were referred to as the Lewis and Clark Expedition or "the Corps of Discovery."
What obsticles did Lewis and clarks expedition encounter?
The weather hindered Lewis and Clark's expedition. The weather was so bad that they couldn't reach the West.
What historical event helped overcome the Appalachian mountains?
Lewis and clarks expedition!
Was the map to the pacific ocean Lewis and Clarks most famous expedition?
yep
What was Lewis and Clarks campaign slogan?
be one of the best and join the expedition to the west . kirr (:
Who was the slave who went along with Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
His name is York, Clarks Slave
