Passing La Charette — Last White Settlement
On May 25, 1804, the Corps of Discovery passed La Charette, a small French village on the Missouri River. Clark observed that the villagers seemed poor but polite and harmonious. He noted this was the last white settlement along the river. Beyond this point, the expedition was leaving behind Euro-American civilization and entering territory known to outsiders only through reports from fur traders and Native peoples, marking their entry into largely uncharted lands.
As the expedition made its way up the Missouri River, Clark noted passing La Charette, a small French settlement that represented the westernmost outpost of Euro-American civilization on the Missouri River.
“Passed a Small french Village called La Charette, the people at this Village appear pore, polite & harmonious. This is the last Settlement of Whites on this river.”
Beyond this point, the Corps of Discovery entered territory known to Euro-Americans only through the accounts of fur traders and Native peoples. The expedition was now truly venturing into the unknown.
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As the expedition made its way up the Missouri River, Clark noted passing La Charette, a small French settlement that represented the westernmost outpost of Euro-American civilization on the Missouri River.
"Passed a small French village called La Charette. The people at this village appear poor, polite, and harmonious. This is the last settlement of whites on this river."
Beyond this point, the Corps of Discovery entered territory known to Euro-Americans only through the accounts of fur traders and Native peoples. The expedition was now truly venturing into the unknown.
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