Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site

In the following article, Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site will be approached from different perspectives, with the aim of exploring its different facets and delving into its relevance in various contexts. Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site will be analyzed from a historical, sociological and cultural approach, in order to shed light on its importance and impact on contemporary society. In addition, a panoramic view of the different opinions and debates that revolve around Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site will be offered, with the intention of generating a critical and enriching reflection. From its origins to its influence on the present, this article aims to provide a comprehensive and complete look at Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site, inviting the reader to deepen its understanding and appreciation.

Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Location in Missouri
Map showing the location of Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Map showing the location of Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site
Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site (the United States)
LocationCole County, Missouri, United States
Coordinates38°33′29″N 92°1′40″W / 38.55806°N 92.02778°W / 38.55806; -92.02778
Area13.4 acres (5.4 ha)[1]
Established2002[2]
Visitors7,334 (in 2022)[3]
Governing bodyMissouri Department of Natural Resources
WebsiteClark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site

Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site is located on the eastern edge of Jefferson City Missouri, United States.[4] The park preserves one of the campsites used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition as well as a lookout point from which William Clark viewed the confluence of the Osage and Missouri rivers. American Indian burial mounds may also be seen at the site. The site was donated to the state by Jefferson City residents William and Carol Norton in 2002 and opened to the public in 2004.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site: Data Sheet" (PDF). Missouri Department of Natural Resources. November 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  2. ^ "State Park Land Acquisition Summary". Missouri State Parks. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Missouri State Park Attendance For January - December, 2022" (PDF). Missouri State Parks. February 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site: General Information". Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved October 16, 2014.