Richard Warfington
Inscription
Member of Lewis and
Clark Expedition, 1804-
06. Led the return trip
from Mandan villages.
Born 1777 near here.
Location
AddressMain Street at Tar River bridge in Louisburg
CityLouisburg
CountyFranklin
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.097288, -78.302393
Sources
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