Lewis and Clark Memorial Column, Granite column sculpture in Washington Park, Portland, US.
The Lewis and Clark Memorial Column rises 34 feet with a 2.5-foot diameter, featuring a sphere on top and bronze seals of four states at its base.
President Theodore Roosevelt placed the first cornerstone in 1903, with the monument reaching completion in 1908 through funding from the Lewis & Clark Exposition Commission.
The column displays bronze seals representing Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, territories connected to the original Oregon Territory explored by the expedition.
Visitors can reach the monument through an illuminated path in Washington Park, near other attractions like the Portland Japanese Garden and Oregon Zoo.
The Snake River granite structure received recognition from the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture program for its maintained condition in 1993.
GPS coordinates: 45.52140,-122.70100
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:15
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