Santa Fe Trail Marker - Wellington
Posted by: 
betaylor73
N 39° 08.050 W 093° 58.940
15S E 415098 N 4332124
Santa Fe Trail marker placed in a small park in the Wellington town square.
Waymark Code: WM66TY
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2009
Views: 20
Santa Fe Trail marker placed on the southern edge of a small park in the town square in Wellington, Missouri.
Marker inscription:
"SANTA FE TRAIL
1821 - 1872
MARKED BY THE
DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
AND THE
STATE OF MISSOURI
1909
WELLINGTON"
Road of Trail Name: Santa Fe Trail
State: Missouri
County: Lafayette
Historical Significance:
From wikipedia:
"The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th century transportation route through southwestern North America connecting Missouri with Santa Fe, New Mexico. First used in 1821 by William Becknell, it served as a vital commercial and military highway until the introduction of the railroad to Santa Fe in 1880. At first an international trade route between the United States and Mexico, it served as the 1846 U.S. invasion route of New Mexico during the Mexican-American War."
Years in use: 1821-1872
How you discovered it:
Amateur research. My primary resource is the following website: http://www.santafetrailresearch.com.
Why?:
Commercial and military highway linking Missouri and New Mexico.
Directions:
On the north side of Highway 224, east of the junction with Highway 131 in Wellington, Missouri.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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