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On the Trail of Discovery Sculpture

On the Trail of Discovery Sculpture
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215 Jefferson Street
Paducah Kentucky 42001

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lat: 37.089067967618 long: -88.596998155158

Located on the lawn of the National Quilt Museum, this sculpture features five bronze figures: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, a generic Indian man and girl, and Clark’s big explorer dog Seaman. There are some interesting anachronisms going on including noting Paducah on the map and 21st century earrings, considering that the expedition took place between 1803 and 1806.

There is a plaque at their feet. “As Meriwether Lewis and William Clark wound their way westward, they encountered many indigenous people. The Native Americans portrayed here represent those who helped Lewis and Clark during their travels to the Pacific Ocean. The flag that the child is holding and the Thomas Jefferson medal were given to those original people of America. Taking artistic license, George Lundeen added Sacagawea coins to the ears of the Native American and Paducah to the map held by William Clark. It is interesting to note that in 1803, Meriwether Lewis paid $20.00 for his Newfoundland dog, Seaman, but in 1827, William Clark paid only a $5.00 transfer fee for the land where Paducah and McCracken County now stand.”

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