Journal Entry

Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 10, 1803

September 10, 1803
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On September 10, 1803, Lewis stopped at Marietta, Ohio, a thriving river town that had been founded in 1788. He used the visit to resupply the expedition and make observations of the settlement. At the time, Marietta was home to one of the busiest shipyards on the upper Ohio River.

Lewis stopped at Marietta, Ohio, a thriving river town founded in 1788. He took the opportunity to resupply and make observations. The town’s shipyard was one of the busiest on the upper Ohio.

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Lewis stopped at Marietta, Ohio, a thriving river town founded in 1788. He took the opportunity to resupply and make observations. The town's shipyard was one of the busiest on the upper Ohio.

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