Yes, the Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri. This route was a key path for settlers moving westward to the Oregon Territory during the mid-19th century. Independence served as a major starting point for many pioneers, providing necessary supplies and support before embarking on the long journey. Other starting points included St. Joseph and Kansas City, but Independence was particularly significant in the early years of westward expansion.
Independence, Missouri, was the most popular starting point of the Oregon trail. You could technically start from anywhere, though.
The Santa Fe Trail and the Oregon Trail both started in Independence, Missouri.
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The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri.
The Oregon Trail began in Independence, Missouri.
it started in the city of Independence, Missouri
Yes it began in Independence, Missouri.
The Oregon Trail was the trail leading out of Independence Missouri to the Oregon Territory ending mainly in the Willamette Valley, the trail was started shortly after the Civil War in the 1860s. ===== actually, the first wagon came in 1843
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The Oregon and Santa Fe trails begin in independence.
a route from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon City, Oregon, used by pioneers traveling to the Oregon Territory