Lewis & Clark Memorial, Fort Benton

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1722 Front St
Fort Benton, MT 59442

The Lewis and Clark Memorial, located in Fort Benton, MT, serves as Montana's official homage to the historic expedition, commemorating the nation's Bicentennial in 1976. This imposing statue stands 21 feet high, weighs 2.5 tons, and is accurately designed, reflecting extensive research by artist Bob Scriver over three years.

Set upon an 85-ton granite base, the memorial exhibits historically accurate details, including attire and equipment from the era, celebrating the contributions of both Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. Recognized among the top ten major Western art statues, the memorial showcases Scriver's exceptional understanding of Plains Indian culture, making it a significant artistic and historical landmark in the region.

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Stop and think of what they went through.
6/29/2024

A lovely statue of Lewis and Clark with sacajawea. Park up on the street and have a walk by the Miss...

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Great Portrayal of the Heros
9/24/2022

This statue group of Lewis, Clark, and Sacajawea was done by a well known Montana artist and it is v...

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Nice little memorial
9/5/2022

The Lewis and Clark journey was what brought us to Fort Benton, and it was nice to see a tribute to ...

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