George Rogers Clark

George Rogers Clark (HM1K6O)

Location: Louisville, KY 40204 Jefferson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 14.604', W 85° 43.038'

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(1752-1818)

After fall of Ruddle's and Martin's stations, Clark led expeditions against Indians in 1780 and 1782. In later years Clark was plagued by poor health and war debts incurred for his country. He died at Locust Grove, his sister's home. Buried in Cave Hill Cem., 1869. Outpost he founded grew into Louisville.
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Date Added Sunday, April 26th, 2015 at 2:02am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 612246 N 4233599
Decimal Degrees38.24340000, -85.71730000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 14.604', W 85° 43.038'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 14' 36.24" N, 85° 43' 2.28" W
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Area Code(s)502
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Cave Hill Rd, Louisville KY 40204, US
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