The Beginning of the Third Principal Meridian
The beginning of
the Third
Principal Meridian
is located
in the Ohio River
1,810 feet
directly north
of this point.
In November, 1803,
this was the mouth
of the Ohio River.
At this location,
the Lewis & Clark
Corps of Discovery
encamped for
six days.
Marker is on Washington Avenue (U.S. 60/62), on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
