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100 YEARS OF SANTA FE TRAIL Pioneers and trade routes described
The article recounts the Santa Fe Trail's centennial history from Coronado and early Spanish routes to the 19th century trade caravans. It highlights key figures, routes, treaties at Council Grove, Bent’s forts, and the role of Santa Fe in U.S. expansion, including Kearny’s 1846 march and the Overland Stage arrival.
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John Dickinson Sherman
UNC
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Santa Fe
New Mexico
Arizona
Kansas
Colorado River
Grand Canyon
Nexon
Santa Fe Wis
Quate
Augustine
Jamestown
Champ
Wreneh
Lew and Clark
St. Louis
Thatouth
Columbia
New South
Urada
Missouri
Santa Me
Purcell
Sante Wey
Fi Santi We
Metalebt
Mke
Wales
Ayers
Chehuniun
A. P. Chotean
Julios Dae Munn
Et Louis
Samyro
Mexico
Independenta Fron
Spain
Bani Fo
Amerion
Wil Ihim Becknell
Cranktin, Mo
Wintheia
Lathor
Turkey Creek
McPherson County
Council Grove
United States
Arkansas
Franklin
Independence
Westport Landing
Kungas City
Bent Brothers
Ceran
St. Vrath
Bent
William Bent
Colorado
Taos
Louis
Southwest
Chihuahua
Sunore
California
Stephen W. Kearny
Fort Leavenworth
Calfornia
Tay
Prabide Relooner
Ywa Stiges
Indiana
Texas
Moxteat
Calfort