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Fort Kearny was established to protect emigrant wagon trains on the Great Platte River Road of Nebraska.  

Did You Know?
For emigrants heading to the Oregon, California, & Utah Territories, the frayed eastern trail heads from the Missouri River all merged at Fort Kearny, Nebraska - their first stop to pick up supplies and make wagon repairs.
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