Episode 6: The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

05/27/22 • 0 min

Listen in as we explore the bizarre circumstances surrounding one half of the most famous American exploration duo in history, Meriwether Lewis. What happened to him at Grinder's Stand on the Natchez Trace? Did he commit suicide, as the popular theories say? Was it an illness or overdose? Or was Governor Lewis murdered? Listen in and decide what you think happened.

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Tennessee Ghosts and Legends - Episode 6: The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

Transcript

Welcome to the Tennessee Ghosts and Legends Podcast. My name is Lyle Russell. I am your host, and I love a good ghost story, as well as a good history legend. On today’s episode, I’ll share with you the strange circumstances behind one of America’s most recognizable names in its early exploration and try to shed light on the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis.

The Legend:

Shortly before sunrise on October 11th, 1809, at the age of 35, Meriwether Lewis took