W181 Birthplace of Meriwether Lewis
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- Half a mile north was born, 1774, Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, sent by Jefferson to explore the far west, 1804–1806. The expedition reached the mouth of the Columbia River, November 15, 1805.
- 6.8 mi off the Journey Through Hallowed Ground BywayNational
- 10.3 mi off the Skyline DriveNational
- 14.3 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Carter Overlook · 8 mi
- Beagle Gap Overlook · 10 mi
- Sawmill Ridge Overlook · 11 mi
- Sawmill Run Overlook · 11 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 18:52 | 19:26 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 20:02 | 20:41 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:38 | 19:13 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:17 | 16:59 |
Local time (America/New_York).
38.05720, -78.59755
Elevation 161 m (modelled from terrain)