Exploration & Discovery

Zebulon Pike's Expedition Westward Begins

Lieutenant Zebulon Pike launched an expedition from Fort Bellefontaine, near St. Louis, Missouri, aimed at exploring the western territories of the United States. The journey was undertaken to gather important information about the geography, natural resources, and Native American tribes in the region. Pike and his group prepared for the challenges ahead, venturing into largely uncharted territories that would provide crucial insights for American expansion into the West.

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