From a Frankfort, Kentucky “The Palladium” article, we learn of the arrival of Meriwether Lewis. With him is an Osage delegation led by Pierre Chouteau; interpreters René Jusseaume and François Labiche; Mandan chief Sheheke; and John Ordway.
Liberty Hall (2018)
Frankfort, Kentucky
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In 1786, much of the land that comprising downtown Frankfort was purchased by James Wilkinson. In 1796, four of Wilkinson’s original acres were purchased by Senator John Brown who started construction of what is now known as Liberty Hall—one of the first brick homes in Frankfort. Listed as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, the structure is located at the southwest corner of Wilkinson and West Main streets.[1]“Liberty Hall (Frankfort, Kentucky)”, Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Hall_(Frankfort,_Kentucky) accessed 31 Dec 2025.
Frankfort Arrival
THE PALLADIUM.
FRANKFORT.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1806Captain Lewis arrived in this place on Thursday last [13 November], and on Saturday morning, proceeded on his journey to the city of Washington, by way of the Old Wilderness road. He was accompanied by the chief of the Mandane Indians; and a party of the Osages. Mr. Chouteau, with the latter, took their route through Lexington.[2]Frankfort, Kentucky, The Palladium, 20 November 1806.
Notes
| ↑1 | “Liberty Hall (Frankfort, Kentucky)”, Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Hall_(Frankfort,_Kentucky) accessed 31 Dec 2025. |
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| ↑2 | Frankfort, Kentucky, The Palladium, 20 November 1806. |
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