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Departure from Fort Clatsop

When
March 23, 1806
Where
Fort Clatsop
Part of
Lewis and Clark begin their journey home

The Corps of Discovery left Fort Clatsop on March 23, 1806, after a long winter, beginning the return journey home.

After stormy weather subsided on March 22, the expedition departed Fort Clatsop on the morning of March 23, 1806. This camp had served as their base since December 8, 1805, following their move to the south side of the Columbia River near modern Astoria.

Sources

  1. Lewis and Clark Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Fort Clatsop Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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