Meriwether Lewis Monument and American Flag - Natchez Trace
by Debra Martz
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Meriwether Lewis Monument and American Flag - Natchez Trace
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Debra Martz
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Photograph - Photography
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Meriwether Lewis Monument and American Flag - Natchez Trace by Debra Martz
(August 18, 1774 - October 11, 1809)
Lewis's death remains a mystery; was he shot to death or did he commit suicide? Mrs. Grinder, the wife of the innkeeper, heard 2 shots but was afraid to leave her room. The next morning, Lewis was found barely alive with a shot to his head and chest and died later that day at the age of 35. This monument was erected over his gravesite in 1848 with the broken column representing a life cut short.
Meriwether Lewis, the renowned explorer and governor of Upper Louisiana, died at Grinder's Stand near this monument, on the Natchez Trace, October 11, 1809. He was a leader, writer, naturalist, and outdoorsman ushering in a new era of exploration with his friend William Clark. Selected by President Thomas Jefferson to search for an all-water route to the Pacific, Lewis led his men into uncharted territories and brought them back safely.
©Debra Martz, All Rights Reserved
In My Gallery/Collections:
"Natchez Trace National Parkway"
"Landscapes and Landmarks"
"National Parks and Lands"
"Flags"
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