Because of heavy rains, Lewis and Clark’s men choose to stay in St. Charles for this day and set off for St. Louis tomorrow.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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