Sacajawea (Memorial Area)

Sacajawea (Memorial Area) (HM22GR)

Location: Dillon, MT 59725 Beaverhead County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 58.212', W 113° 26.61'

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There are many stories about the young Indian woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
As time goes on, Sacajawea continues to inspire our admiration and curiosity. People delight in the stories of Sacajawea. These stories continue to be retold in many ways, generation after her passing.
This special memorial area was created in 1932, honoring Sacajawea as an interpreter, guide and counselor to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Interpreter

At Camp Fortunate, Sacajawea was a vital link between the Expedition and the Shoshone Indians as they traded for horses and learned about the road ahead.
Guide & Counselor

In southwestern Montana, Sacajawea pointed out important landmarks for Lewis and Clark. Throughout the Expedition, she shared her knowledge of native plants as food and medicine.
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HM NumberHM22GR
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Placed ByBeaverhead Deerlodge & Salmon National Forest
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 307314 N 4982544
Decimal Degrees44.97020000, -113.44350000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 58.212', W 113° 26.61'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 58' 12.72" N, 113° 26' 36.6" W
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Area Code(s)406
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8000 Lemhi Pass Rd, Dillon MT 59725, US
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