2193 Lewis And Clark In Kentucky George Shannon

Category: Markers

Marker reads, George Shannon, youngest member of the 1803-06 Lewis & Clark Expedition, studied at Transylvania Univ. and practiced law in Lexington. His office was in Jordan’s Row on Upper Street. He married Ruth S. Price on Sept. 19, 1813. Reverse, Shannon was a member of patriotic organizations and the Masonic Lodge. He served in the KY. legislature 1820-23 and in 1824 was appointed a state circuit judge. In 1828 Shannon and his family moved to Missouri. Presented by Ohio River Chapter-Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, National Park Service, KY . Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commission, Lexington History Museum, Transylvania Univ.