Lewis: Ohio River Journey, September 14, 1803
On this day, the expedition continued down the Ohio River, passing the mouth of the Little Kanawha River. Lewis observed coal deposits exposed in the riverbanks, taking note of the mineral resources visible in the surrounding landscape. The entry is brief, focused on geographic progress and a passing observation about the natural wealth of the region, which would later prove significant to its industrial development.
Navigating past the mouth of the Little Kanawha River. Lewis noted the coal deposits visible in the riverbanks — a mineral wealth that would later transform the region.
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Navigating past the mouth of the Little Kanawha River. Lewis noted the coal deposits visible in the riverbanks — a mineral wealth that would later transform the region.
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