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A bad ford at Thomas Fork caused trouble for wagon trains crossing this stream on the trail to California and Oregon in 1849. That year, gold-seeking 49'ers developed a shortcut that crossed here. Emigrants then built two bridges here in 1850, but an enterprising toll collector charged $1 per wagon, more than some could afford. Penniless emigrants had to make an eight-mile detour while their richer companions comfortably crossed both bridges.
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