Zebulon Pike By William.Connelly Jan 5, 1779 born January 5,1779 In New Jersey Period: Jan 5, 1779 to Apr 27, 1813 Zebulon Pike 1794 Joined army at 15 in 1794 1802 Became lieutenant 1805 led a 20-man exploring party 1806 Pike was dispatched to explore the Arkansas and Red rivers Jul 1, 1807 Released from Spanish-American Apr 7, 1813 Death 1890 Pikes peak named
