In August of 1804, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed near Calumet Bluff in what is known today as Crofton, Nebraska as they headed westward. Since they were traveling through Yankton Sioux Territory, they intended to meet with the tribe to inform them that the United States now presided over their land. The meeting took place on August 29th on top of Calumet Bluff, where the expedition had established camp. During the gathering, Lewis gave their leaders various presents as a form of peacekeeping.
Today, the Lewis & Clark Visitor Center rests atop Calumet Bluff, providing a spectacular view of Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake. Here, visitors can learn about the history of the region and the Lewis & Clark Expedition through a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, as well as peruse the gift shop and bookstore at their leisure.
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W Riverside Dr & W 2nd St, Yankton, SD 57078, USA
Distance: 0.25 Away
508 East 2nd Street, Yankton, South Dakota 57078, USA
Distance: 0.66 Away
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NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, Archery Lane, Yankton, SD, USA
Distance: 1.62 Away
Mead Museum / Dakota Territorial Museum, Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD, USA
Distance: 2.94 Away
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82 Mickelson Drive, Yankton, SD 57078, USA
Distance: 2.95 Away
Missouri River Rafting, 450th Avenue, Gayville, SD, USA
Distance: 10.26 Away
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Bow Creek Recreation Area, Unnamed Rd, Wynot, NE, USA
Distance: 14.18 Away
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Goat Island, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 18.05 Away
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Spirit Mound, SD, USA
Distance: 20.86 Away
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National Music Museum, E Clark St, Vermillion, SD, USA
Distance: 24.63 Away
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Mulberry Bend Overlook, State Highway 15, Newcastle, NE, USA
Distance: 25.03 Away
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