IN-31.2004.1 - John Shields Lewis and Clark Expedition Member


Marker text: JOHN SHIELDS LEWIS AND CLARK

(Continued from other side)

The Corps of Discovery explored lands of Louisiana Purchase and Pacific Northwest, 1803-1806. Shields settled in southern Indiana by June 1807; appointed captain in Clark County militia July 1807. Died in Harrison County in December 1809.

Installed 2004 Indiana Historical Bureau and Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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