 Kaw Point, located in Kansas City, Kansas was part of the land originally claimed by Spain, then by France, until ultimately the United States bought it as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.The Lewis and Clark expedition party camped at Kaw Point June 26–28, 1804, on their way from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.Captain William Clark wrote on June 27, 1804, that "the about the mouth of this river is fine."