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Meriwether Lewis
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Meriwether Lewis Monument
Located At This Stop Infomation Center Picnic Area Wheelchair Accessible Self Guided Trail Hiking Trail Campground Handicap Restroom at this Location Distance to Nearest Gas Stations Miles North to TN Hwy 20 Then 1.2 Miles South Miles South to TN Hwy 20 Then 1.2 Miles South |
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Meriwether Lewis Monument The Meriwether Lewis Monument marks the burial site of famed explorer Meriwether Lewis on the Natchez Trace Parkway near present day Hohenwald, Tennessee. The Meriwether Lewis Monument was built in 1848 with funding provided by the Tennessee legislature. The legislation provided $500 “to preserve the place of internment, where the remains of General Meriwether Lewis were deposited.” The most noticeable feature of the monument is the broken shaft. This was done deliberately and was a common custom in the 1800s. The broken shaft represents a life cut short by an untimely death. (National Park Service) |
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Pioneer Cemetery with the Meriwether Lewis Monument in the background. |
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Grinder House A recreation of the Grinder House, where the life of Meriwether Lewis came to an end on the night of Oct 11, 1809. To this day, many believe he died under mysterious circumstances. |
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The Old Trace Near the grave of Meriwether Lewis. |
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Meriwether Lewis
Mile Post 385.9 |
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