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Santa Fe National Historic Trail
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Gardner Junction Park Nears Completion
Thousands of people traveling west in the mid-19th century made a decision when they reached a trail junction in Kansas, near present-day Gardner. The trail to Santa Fe was to the southwest; the trail to Oregon and California was to the northwest. The choice of trail and direction reflected not only their destinations, but their dreams for the future.
The historic trail junction will be commemorated and interpreted in a park with interpretive displays and a walking trail at Highway 56 and 183rd Street. The site, located on the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California national historic trails, is nearing completion in late November/early December 2007.
To learn more, visit: www.kansascity.com/news/neighborhood/olathe/story/363095.html
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Did You Know?
After the Mexican-American War ended in 1848, the United States acquired almost half of Mexico's lands, including New Mexico. Trade and military freighting on the historic Santa Fe Trail boomed, with both firms and individuals obtaining and subcontracting lucrative government contracts.
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Last Updated: November 28, 2007 at 10:17 EST |
