Oregon Trail (may 22, 1843 – jan 1, 1869)
Description:
The Oregon Trail ran from Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon beginning in 1843. This 2,000 mile journey was traveled by thousands of people making the move West. It was a very difficult journey in covered wagons, but helped speed up western settlement. The trail was used regularly until the introduction of the Transcontinental Railroad. (Oregon Trail, 2017.)Added to timeline:
Date:
may 22, 1843
jan 1, 1869
~ 25 years