1842
184 years ago
Innovation
The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the...
May 16, 1842
Summary
The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, with 100 pioneers.
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The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail from Elm Grove, Missouri, with 100 pioneers.
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- May 16, 1842
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- Innovation
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- 184
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