Last Journey of Meriwether Lewis
Hohenwald, meaning “High Forest” in German, is a picturesque town that serves as the county seat of Lewis County, Tennessee. This town, along with its surrounding area, plays a significant role in the Lewis and Clark story, as it is where Meriwether Lewis met his untimely death and is laid to rest. The Old Natchez Trace, a road of national importance, has played a pivotal role in American history, facilitating the westward expansion and the opening of the Western frontier. In 1809, during his final journey, Meriwether Lewis traveled the Natchez Trace while serving as the governor of the Louisiana […]