Meriwether Lewis National Monument: Hohenwald, Tennessee

This park is known as the "Meriwether Lewis National Monument" or simply "Meriwether Lewis Park." It's named for Meriwether Lewis, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806). Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer, soldier, and public administrator. He is most famous for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired western territory of the United States, often referred to as the Louisiana Purchase. The Meriwether Lewis National Monument is located near Hohenwald, Tennessee. It commemorates the life and achievements of Meriwether Lewis. The park includes a memorial building and a gravesite. Meriwether Lewis died under mysterious circumstances in 1809 while traveling along the Natchez Trace in Tennessee. His death has been the subject of speculation and debate, with some suggesting that it may have been a murder rather than a suicide, as originally believed.