Wagons East 1975-1976
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N 45° 20.512 W 118° 14.079
11T E 403271 N 5021670
History marker commemorating the passing of the Bicentennial Wagon train in July of 1975.
Waymark Code: WM4X85
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2008
Views: 11
Text of Marker:
The Bicentennial wagon train passed here July 1975 on their 3,000 mile trek to retrace the pioneer wagon trails that settled the West.
In Commemoration of the Nation's 200th birthday, the wagon train started at the U.S. Canadian Peace Arch, Blaine, Washingotn on June 9, 1975.
Wagons from every state will join the train enroute for a final encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, for a Bicentennial celebration July 4, 1975.
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