Good forHistory buffs
Meriwether Lewis was born in Albemarle County in 1774, on land near Locust Hill — that house is gone now. Jefferson chose him as personal secretary, then commissioned him to lead the expedition west with William Clark between 1803 and 1806. A bronze sculpture commemorating Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea once stood in Charlottesville; removed in July 2021, it now sits at Darden Towe Park on the Rivanna River, outdoors, without formal display or conservation.
Quick facts
- ·Person-as-landmark. Locust Hill birthplace was Albemarle but house no longer stands; broader Lewis identity is the landmark.
Memories
Be the first to leave a memory at Meriwether Lewis (Notable Resident).
Sign in to see memories your family has left at this place.
Editorial content compiled with AI assistance. Place details verified against public records.