Did you know Thomas Jefferson is a contradictory character? While he’s not a main character in our story, it’s best we get on the same page. We start our dive with an overview before we dive into what led Lewis and Clark west. Welcome to our third Mile Marker.

/ 38° 0′ 37.1″ N, 78° 27′ 8.4″ W

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