Last updated: January 27, 2023
Place
Town of Kansas Bridge (Westport Landing)
Quick Facts
Location:
Terminus of North Main St., Kansas City, Missouri
Significance:
Where many eastern emigrants ended the first leg of their journey via riverboat and began preparations for their long overland journey
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Amenities
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Bicycle - Rack, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Recycling, Wheelchair Accessible
A map of Passport and Places to Go locations for National Historic Trails.
Westport Landing is where many eastern emigrants ended the first leg of their journey via riverboat and began preparations for their long overland journey. This steamboat landing was established in 1834 and a village quickly grew up around it with the name of "Kansas." This village later evolved into the City of Kansas, which is now known as Kansas City. The Town Of Kansas Bridge provides access to the landing site. Note, the bridge does not cross the Missouri River, but rather, it crosses railroads and a floodwall.
Site Information
Location (Terminus of North Main St., Kansas City, Missouri)
Found on the 650 foot long bridge are numerous interpretive waysides that tell the stories of Westport Landing, Kansas, and emigrants. The bridges paved path ties into the 15 mile long Riverfront Heritage Trail, making this a great place to go for a walk or a bike ride.