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Departure from Camp Dubois
- When
- 14 May 1804
- Where
- Camp River Dubois
The Corps of Discovery departed Camp Dubois on May 14, 1804, under Clark's command, beginning the ascent of the Missouri River.
The expedition left Camp River Dubois on the east side of the Mississippi River on May 14, 1804, at 4 pm. Clark led the group, which included 30 others, sailing up the Missouri River. The camp had been established on land owned by Nicholas Jarrot, who agreed to let them establish their camp there.
Sources
- Lewis and Clark Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Camp Dubois Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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