TRANSPORTATION · HISTORICAL MARKER

California Road

Dewey County, Oklahoma
· First Crossed Here 1849
Historical Marker Database · Lost Americana
Transportation
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Near here on May 28, 1849, a large party of gold seekers en route to California camped with a military escort under the command of Captain R. B. Marcy. The California Road was used by travelers for over 50 years. About 4 miles east of here are traces of the Western Cattle Trail to Dodge City, Kansas.
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Oklahoma · United States

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