Journal entry · May 14, 1804
Charles Floyd: May 14, 1804
Charles Floyd · Camp River Dubois, Illinois · Thwaites Vol. Thwaites Vol 7
That night's camp, per the NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino): island left side of Missouri River opposite Coldwater Creek, MO
Showery day Capt Clark Set out at 3 oclock P m for the
western expidition the party consisted of 3 Serguntes and 38
working hands which maned the Batteow and two Perogues
we Sailed up the missouria 6 miles and encamped on the N.
side of the River
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The NPS atlas for this night
island left side of Missouri River opposite Coldwater Creek, MO
NPS campsite reconstruction (Bergantino)
About 5.3 miles of travel mapped this day (NPS’s reconstruction of the course)
NPS sites within 5 miles of this camp
- Fort Belle Fontaine (opens in a new tab) NPS High Potential Historic Site · National Register · 0.6 mi
- Winter Camp at Wood River (opens in a new tab) NPS High Potential Historic Site · 4.8 mi
Partially sourced from the National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
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Camp River Dubois, Illinois in 360°
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