Lewis and Clark

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This file appears in: Lewis and Clark in Kentucky – York
Lewis and Clark

York’s assistance on the expedition was invaluable due to the numerous hazards the party encountered in their journeys, such as this woodcut image shows. Courtesy of the Library of Congress.

This file appears in: Lewis and Clark in Kentucky – York

By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker #2119 in Louisville notes the historical significance of York, William Clark’s slave, who was an active participant in the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Pacific Northwest. One of many sad realities of slavery is that…