TRANSPORTATION · HISTORICAL MARKER
Santa Fe Trail
Kansas City, Missouri · Camino de Santa Fe
Historical Marker Database · Thomas Onions
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THE STORY
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From 1821 to 1872, the Santa Fe Trail served as a highway between nations, a phrase used by Sen. Thomas Hart Benton in 1825. In 1909, it was marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the State of Missouri at New Santa Fe.
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Photo: Michael E Sanchez, Jr.
Photo: Thomas Onions
Photo: Thomas Onions
Photo: Thomas Onions
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Kansas City, Missouri · USA
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Trail Remnants
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Oregon and California National Historical Trails / Santa Fe National Historic Trail
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New Santa Fe
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Trail Hazards
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River Crossings and Red Bridges
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