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The Chisholm Trail was a trail that was used to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas rail heads during the late 19th century. The trail is named for Jesse Chisholm, who had built several trading posts in what is now western Oklahoma.
The 600-mile Chisholm Trail was used extensively until 1871. Illinois cattle buyer Joseph G. McCoy laid out the trail along an old trade path initially developed by merchant Jesse Chisholm. It ran north from San Antonio to Fort Worth, Texas, through Oklahoma and ended at Abilene, Kansas.
the chisholm trail was important because many cattlemen and cowboys used it to lead there cattle
The Chisholm Trail was a trail used in the late 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas rail heads.
Cows, cowboys, wranglers and Native Americans all used the trail between Texas and Abilene beginning in 1867 as a cattle trail. The route is named for Jesse Chisholm who used existing Indian routes which generally follow the Current US Highway 81 across Oklahoma from the Red River to Kansas. Chisholm established a series of trading post in Oklahoma which supplied the route although he never used the trail himself to drive cattle to market.
The Chisholm Trail was a trail used in the late 19th century to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas rail heads. It does not pass through any deserts.
1866-early 1900's
You might be thinking of the Chisholm Trail that was used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas.
You might be thinking of the Chisholm Trail that was used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas.
You might be thinking of the Chisholm Trail that was used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas.
You might be thinking of the Chisholm Trail that was used to drive cattle from Texas to Kansas.