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Lexington,
off US HWY 24 west of Waverly, is roughly half way between the June,
19 and June 20, 1804 campsites. The city is more noted for the Civil
War than for Lewis & Clark's passage. The Battle of Lexington
State Historic Site commemorates a major battle fought here in 1861.
There are L&C information signs here including the map, top left.
The Missouri River, looking toward the June 20 camp area, left. Large
cottonwood trees like these fell into the river every day causing
navigation problems. A strong current cause the crews to haul the
boats up by rope almost daily. On the 20th the Expedition made only
6 3/4 miles from the 19th camp. Time taken to do astronomical observations
not strong currents or wind led to a late start.
I photographed flowers everywhere - thinking they may be some Lewis
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