This Day in Railroad History

May 16

1842

184 years ago

Innovation

The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the...

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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