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Oregon National Historic TrailAs Missouri River communities moved further upstream so did
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Oregon National Historic Trail
Suggested Trail Sites To Visit

The map contains a sampling of trail sites that you can visit on the Oregon National Historic Trail. Click on the text listing below the map for more information.


 
Map image of suggested sites to visit on the Oregon National Historic Trail.
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Map image of suggested sites to visit on the Oregon National Historic Trail.
 
Oregon National Historic Trail sites:
  1. Independence Courthouse Square Complex - Independence, Missouri
  2. Minor Park/Red Bridge Crossing - Kansas City, Missouri
  3. Alcove Spring - Blue Rapids, Kansas
  4. Fort Kearny - Kearney, Nebraska
  5. California Hill/Upper Crossing of the South Platte River
  6. Courthouse Rock/Jail Rock - Bridgeport, Nebraska
  7. Guernsey Ruts (Deep Rut Hill) - Guernsey, Wyoming
  8. Soda Springs Complex - Soda Springs, Idaho
  9. Three Island Crossing - Glenns Ferry, Idaho
  10. Flagstaff Hill/National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - Baker City, Oregon
Marshall's Ferry on the Big Blue River at Marysville, KS.  

Did You Know?
Francis Marshall established the first ferry on the Big Blue River near Marysville, Kansas in 1852, charging fees to ferry emigrant wagons and livestock across the river.
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Last Updated: November 01, 2006 at 15:11 EST