John W. Stevenson Home Historical Marker

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314 Greenup St
Covington, KY 41011
https://www.hmdb.org

The John W. Stevenson Home Historical Marker in Covington, KY, commemorates the remarkable life of York, the first African American to cross the United States from coast to coast. Born a slave to the Clark family, York played a vital role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1803 to 1806, where he gained unprecedented experiences and respect as he journeyed across the wilderness.

This marker highlights York's significant contributions to the expedition, where he demonstrated his skills in hunting, fishing, and scouting, eventually earning a degree of equality that was rare for someone of his status at the time. Despite the challenges he faced upon returning from the expedition, York's legacy endures as a symbol of resilience and an essential figure in American history.

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