MAY 31, 2004. Pompey's Pillar National Historic Landmark near Pompey's Pillar, Montana.


Pompey's Pillar National Historic Landmark has the only known signature of William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, engraved on the rock pillar near Pompey's Pillar, Montana in July of 1806. You walk up the stairs to view the protected signature.


A robin in the park. Right - After walking up the stairs, you can view the signature of Clark, which is under glass in the center of the photo.


Marker stating the significance of the site. Clark wrote in his diary that he signed this rock on July 25, 1806.


The glass-enclosed signature.


Sign to the Yellowstone River, just on the other side of the trees in the park.


The Yellowstone River in Pompey's Pillar.


Sarah walking in front of the pillar. There was a reconstructed wooden boat of the type that the Lewis & Clark Expedition used at the park.


Flowers at the park and a map of the Lewis & Clark Expedition.


The signature is located at the end of the stairs.


BNSF train passing Pompey's Pillar about noon May 31, 2004.

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