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  1. The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pioneered in 1821 by William Becknell , who departed from the Boonslick region along the Missouri River , the trail served as a vital commercial highway until 1880, when the railroad arrived in Santa Fe.

  2. Jan 17, 2018 · The Santa Fe Trail, a 900-mile route connecting Franklin, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, played a crucial role in America's westward expansion in the 1800s.

  3. May 16, 2023 · Map Key. The Santa Fe Trail National Historic Trail are extends between Missouri and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Maps Available. GIS Interactive Map. The National Park Service Geographic Resources Program hosts an interactive trails map viewer. Choose the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and then zoom in to find the details you need for trip planning.

  4. Jul 18, 2023 · Follow the Santa Fe National Historic Trail through five states and you'll find adventure and evidence of past travelers who made this remarkable trip before you! Read More. Planning a Trail Visit. Do you want to experience the trail? Learn more about where you can go, historic sites you can visit and more! Where is this National Historic Trail?

  5. Santa Fe Trail, in U.S. history, famed wagon trail from Independence, Missouri, to Santa Fe, New Mexico, an important commercial route (1821–80). It was opened by a trader named William Becknell and used by merchant wagon caravans traveling in parallel columns. Learn more about the Santa Fe Trail.

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  6. Aug 31, 2020 · From 1821 until 1846, the Santa Fe Trail was a two-way international commercial highway used by both Mexican and American traders. Then, in 1846, the Mexican-American War began, and a few months later, America’s Army of the West followed the Santa Fe Trail westward to successfully invade Mexico.

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  8. Apr 18, 2024 · Check out our Santa Fe National Historic Trail GeoTour and start searching for nearby caches! Over 70 geocaches are placed along the length of the trail covering over 900 miles. Currently awarding “First to Find” prizes, as well as prizes to geocachers who fulfill requirements for the “PASSPORT ACTIVITY”.

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