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Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site
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Oxen being driven by teamster  

Did You Know?
Eight to ten oxen were used to pull the trade wagons from Missouri to Bent's Fort. Oxen were cheaper, less tempermental and tasted better than mules or horses.

Last Updated: February 15, 2007 at 17:13 EST