Santa Fe Trail - Kansas City, MO
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bluesnote
N 39° 04.990 W 094° 34.931
15S E 363152 N 4327196
A historical marker in downtown Kansas City.
Waymark Code: WMP9A2
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2015
Views: 7
The marker says, "The great trail to Santa Fe began substantially in 1849 when the Kansas City Levee became the major landing for santa fe trade. Beginning on the river front at 2nd and Grand, the wagons followed the route built by Peter Roy and John C. McCoy by traveling up Main and Delaware Streets. At 13th Street they crossed to the new turnpike route on Grand Avenue and passed by this point. The trail continued south to 66th Terrace and Wornall, then turned southwest over the high ridge and headed for overland park and thence to New Mexico."
Road of Trail Name: Santa Fe Trail
State: Missouri
County: Jackson County
Historical Significance:
The great trail to Santa Fe began substantially in 1849 when the Kansas City Levee became the major landing for santa fe trade. Beginning on the river front at 2nd and Grand, the wagons followed the route built by Peter Roy and John C. McCoy by traveling up Main and Delaware Streets. At 13th Street they crossed to the new turnpike route on Grand Avenue and passed by this point. The trail continued south to 66th Terrace and Wornall, then turned southwest over the high ridge and headed for overland park and thence to New Mexico.
Years in use: 1821-81
How you discovered it:
Walked by it.
Why?:
To get to New Mexico
Directions:
2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
To post a log for this Waymark the poster must have a picture of either themselves, GPSr, or mascot. People in the picture with information about the waymark are preferred. If the waymarker can not be in the picture a picture of their GPSr or mascot will qualify. There are no exceptions to this rule.