|
 William Clark Memorial Text - St. Louis, MO Posted by:  YoSam.
N 38° 41.907 W 090° 13.782
15S E 740921 N 4286956
Monument tombstone memorial, all in one.
Waymark Code: WM158G7
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 11/08/2021
Views: 0
County of memorial: St. Louis Independent City
Location of memorial: Meadow & Bellevue, Inside Bellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis
Sculptor: William Ordway Partridge
Fabricator: Harrison Granite Company
Erected: 1904
Monument Text:
(On back of bust): W. Ordway Partridge 1903
(On front of pedestal): WILLIAM CLARK
Born in Virginia
August 1, 1770
Entered into Life Eternal
September 1, 1838
Soldier, Explorer,
Statesman and Patroit
His Life is Written
In the History of His Country
(On north side of pedestal): William Clark Received his commission as Lieutenant
From George Washington in 1791.
He was appointed Brigadier General
By Thomas Jefferson in 1807, and reappointed
As such by James Madison in 1811.
He was made Governor of Missouri Territory by
This President in 1813, and recommissioned twice by him,
Being again appointed Governor by James Monroe
In 1820, who also made him superintendent of Indian Affairs in 1822.
His great fame as an explorer was won
On the Expedition OF 1804-5-6
(Proper left side of Wall): The Expedition of Lewis and Clark Across the Continent
In 1804-5-6, marked the beginning of the Process of
Exploration and Colonization which thrust our National
Boundaries to the Pacific.
(Proper left side of granite obelisk): "Behold the Lord Thy God
Hath Set the Land Before Thee:
Go Up and Possess It."
Deuteronomy I.XXI.
This Monument is erected in Honor and Living Memory of
WILLIAM CLARK
By His Son
Jefferson Kearny Clark
(Proper right wall): This primary exploration through more than four
Thousand miles of savage wilderness, planted the Flag
of the United States for the first time on the shores
of the Pacific Ocean. It completed the extension of
The United States across the vast Western Region
of the American Continent and gave us our outlook
toward the Orient.
Remarks: Installed in time for a dedication during the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the memorial commemorates the life and accomplishments of General William Clark (1770-1838), Governor of the Missouri Territory, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and co-captain of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804, 1805, and 1806. The 1904 installation at the grave site of William Clark also marked the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which began just twelve miles north of Bellefontaine Cemetery. The memorial was a gift of Jefferson Kearny Clark, the youngest son of William Clark. William Ordway Partridge sculpted the bust, lion head, and bear head. William Cottrell created the granite design. IAS files contain a transcription of a related article from the St. Louis Republic, Oct. 9, 1904; and copy of correspondence with Harrison Granite Company for foundation payment of $519.00." ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum
Visit Instructions:
A clear picture of the Marker or Plaque taken by you.
Also would appreciate you input on the text and location.
Recent Visits/Logs:
| There are no logs for this waymark yet. |
|
|
|
|