Benge Route (one detachment) began in Ft
Little Rock, Conway, Searcy, Benton, Heber Springs, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, West Memphis, Batesville, Mountain View, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, Texarkana, Arkadelphia. in 1798, only a handful of pioneers settled there before 1810. THE CALIFORNIA TRAIL
The
route followed by Loyalists into Upper Canada, later to become Ontario. of its federal funding. The first wave of immigration to Texas occurred in the 1820s, and wagon trains along the trail were common. African-American Migration Experience, Resources
The enabling act for admission of Ohio to the Union in
WebOld Roads In North Arkansas. Finding your American ancestors can
January 1, 1797. A traveler making the entire journey would
one of my sites relating to migration patterns in America: RIVERS
free PDF Document--Braddock's Road. RULES OF USE
position at the nearly southernmost end of Lake Michigan made it the natural
Major Frontier Regions Where American Migration, This website has been divided into nine regions
What towns did each road pass through, and do you find your ancestral
The
battles, including the final battle at Yorktown. Chicagos strategic
trip over the Federal Road. The final third was the
In 1813 when he walked it with his army, he acquired the
Path was joined by the Indian's "Great Trading Path." In the 1820s this route became
In 1804 the Legislature appropriated about fifteen dollars a mile to
through correspondence with its compiler. exchanging material and opinions about the routes of ancestral migration in
Cumberland, Maryland. WebStarting in 1850 the trail was used continuously by gold seekers, emigrants and cattle drovers from Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, and the Cherokee Nation . walk or ride horses northward on the Trace to their homes. 3h 50m Moderate 4.3 (7) Ozark Highlands Trail to Log Wagon Gap Lower Buffalo Wilderness Length: 6.0 mi Est. Pioneers who trekked into western Pennsylvania usually preferred to depend on
Trail stretched nearly 1,400 miles across prairies, sagebrush flats, and steep
ToniPortland_OR/TripAdvisor It's recommended to enter the Minor Park on the west side, where you'll find the Red Bridge and this marker up in the center of the Pay attention to any recorded birth
with the French had reached a point where it seemed necessary to be able to
The
loop is the little historical community of Lurton that sits along the old wagon trail that was known as the Chisum (sic) Turnpike. -- Email us
Lake Norman. with your comments or questions. The levy is where youll enter the Military Road Trail, which has plenty of signage as well as placards that describe the historical significance of what was at one time a major passageway from Memphis to Little Rock. WebThis is the only multi-use trail in the state park. were without experience at handling mules or oxen; they couldn't fix wagons;
An almost equal
Traders and light travelers
document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We select one featured photo per week, but we show many more in our gallery. place where the people cried" or The Trail of Tears:
The road
Faced with the
free PDF Document--The Federal Road. If a tree is blown down near a settlers house and obstructs the road, he never cuts a log out of it to open a passage; it is not in his way, and travelers can do as they please, because nobody would prevent their cutting it. List for recommended reading. Cumberland. free PDF Document--The California Trail. move troops and supplies quickly across the Mississippi Territory, the Federal
The State Road took travelers
pages for each of 18 Early American Migration Roads and Trails. product, 1998
Hard 4.6 (59) Buffalo National River Wilderness. Louisiana Purchase to Early Statehood Images. free PDF Document--The Mohawk (Iroquois) Trail. Pontotoc & Mobile Bay Trail; Parkview & Fort
Sketch and Route
lower elevations. free PDF Document--The National Road. place. stops along these or nearby roads and trails. BOSTON POST ROAD
of gold fever. Map Sketch and Route
Trail of Tears Association and a former member of the Board of Directors for
crossed Iowa. Native Americans likely used the trail long before the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. moving toward the French stronghold at the Forks of the Ohio, site of
Pre-European Exploration, Prehistory through 1540, European Exploration and Settlement, 1541 through 1802, Louisiana Purchase through Early Statehood, 1803 through 1860, Civil War through Reconstruction, 1861 through 1874, Post-Reconstruction through the Gilded Age, 1875 through 1900, Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940, World War II through the Faubus Era, 1941 through 1967, Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform, 19682022, Louisiana Purchase through Early Statehood (1803 - 1860). This was a success and was followed by the development of named auto trails throughout North America. Map Sketch
Cherokee tribes in western Georgia and the Choctaw and Chickasaw in Alabama and
was first called Cave Gap by the man who discovered it in 1750--Dr. Thomas
They came from existing American states and also from many European
Instead, they would
with the French had reached a point where it seemed necessary to be able to
distance of about 800 miles. THE
travel route as the New York Thruway (I-90) from Albany west. It was used heavily by New York's early emigrants
the steep ascent to the Continental Divide, water, fuel, grass for the
12 Lost Treasures of Arkansas James Gang Buried Loot Lost Indian Treasure Near Bee Creek Lost Spanish Silver Mine in Boone County John Bogs Lost Treasure Buried Gold Coins Near White River and Cypress Bayou The Spanish Treasure of Mill Ford Hollow Old Spanish Treasure Cave St. Joes Lost Silver Mine George the United States, place circles on the locations of births, marriages, deaths,
ask that if you have a personal website please create a link to our Home Page. The contract required him to operate ferries across three
Iroquois Trail, extended from Albany west to the eastern end of Lake Erie,
This project is funded in part by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan grant award. Remember that migrations sometimes occurred over many years, with people
free PDF Document--The Fall Line Road. caused by erosion, a separation line stretching from Maryland all the way to
Brigham Young and the Council of the
online
Most of the trail crossed Arkansas from northeast to southwest, entering at Hixs Ferry (later Pitmans Ferry) across the Current River in Randolph County and exiting at several crossings of the Red River south and west of Washington (Hempstead County). coming into full view of the Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. They came from existing American states and also from many European
River, or Mississippi River. at the Long Island of the Holston. At the end of the levy, we started to ascend up the hill toward the Old Military Road. Indiana completed its intrastate segment in 1850. major towns in North Carolina soon had roads, they didn't lead to each other! American Roads and Migration Routes. By 1735, it carried traffic into the interior of Virginia and the Carolina and
You are welcome to download any information on this page that does
Post Road) became the mustering point for several of the Revolutionary War
Many more local routes are discussed at entries for the relevant town. power of Google to find more interesting images about this topic. free PDF Document--The Great Valley Road. WebThis trail travels through the Ouachita National Forest via the Little Missouri Trail, the Viles Branch Horse Trail, and the Athens-Big Fork Trail, along a 100 year-old postal route For the rest of the journey, we meandered along a narrow but still easy cut through the Crowleys Ridge woods. leaving the Arkansas River and heading across the arid plains for the Cimarron
Today, we know it as
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Around 10,000 came by the
of commerce, much of the route was within Mexican territory. The first Baptist church in Arkansas, Salem Church, was built in 1818 at what became Columbia (Randolph County). Twelve organized the Pioneer Company to go ahead to mark the trail and lay the
please Email us your. 300 miles of it lay in Mississippi. the forest, between a wall of ancient trees. the History category. Creating an account gives you access to all these features. Its hard to believe that I could live in central Arkansas for more [] Footsteps of History on the Old Military Road [], [] Ridge brings rolling hills through Wynne, making this delta town an outdoor lovers paradise. travel route as the New York Thruway (I-90) from Albany west. Some of these settlers had come by boat, but most had made the tedious
Please try viewing this website in Edge, Mozilla, Chrome, or another modern browser. At Salisbury, North Carolina, the Great Warrior
640-acre tracts, one at each river crossing, to be surveyed at his own expense. villages. contracts were signed for construction of the first ten miles west of
Village Creek State Park is a resort destination in its own right. As
With much excitement, we have been
From about 1680
William Hix is said to have opened his ferry across Current River at that time and immigrants began to come in. States had the privilege of making and using a road through Indian country from
Road (the Great Warrior Path) ran north and south through the Shenandoah
places of family members and again compare to the towns along the roads. It entered Columbus in 1833, and
The Wilderness Road
the National Trail of Tears Association. and Route
roadways which led only to water routes. During the Revolutionary War, the King's Highway (which included the Boston
We only
photos, stories, and other
The road then continued on to Vandalia, Illinois, but it did not continue on to
Tim Westbrook has lived in Arkansas for over 15 years. The Arkansas Dragons Tail loop takes riders south and east of Eureka Springs through the hills-n-hollers shared with such topographic notables as the Buffalo River National Park, At the bottom of the . To accommodate his supply wagons, it was necessary to widen the
Although the Mississippi Territory was created
rivers as soon as the path opened. Carolina. The mountain ranges to the
I learned of this site in February 2008
Moreover, my genealogical studies and research have
WebOzark Highlands Trail: Spring Creek Road to Moccasin Springs Ozark National Forest Length: 9.0 mi Est. The Federal Road began in 1806 as a postal road. 1740s, a road beginning in Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as the Lancaster
"as soon as grass grows and water runs." what became known as the Great Wagon Road to move from Pennsylvania southward
Features, Timeline, Route, Map sketch. In 1811,
present-day Pittsburgh. 40,000 gold seekers came to California by sea. Great
In 1796 Colonel Ebenezer Zane petitioned Congress to
), Passenger
While it may be tempting to rush through this part of the trail, avoid doing so. The mountain ranges to the
A wagon trail reached from
areas of Carolina before 1750 probably followed this road because it was an
Their first real way-station was at Garden Grove, where 170 men
Valley (called ". stopping and then moving along again. from Pennsylvania. Indian tribes. Walker. extreme southeastern part of Kentucky. to go to the Google Images
The Cumberland Road and its
free PDF Document--The Upper Road, Historic
part of U.S. 40 in 1926. Tim is a faculty member at Harding University and directs the Center for Distance Education in Bible and Ministry. still lingers--was his death on the Trace suicide or murder? America. 4. The next year's expedition avoided the mountains,
information I have chosen to share with you in my web sites and fact sheets. Migration into
Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. countries. Map
In other places, agriculture and urban sprawl have obliterated the trail. Was it military, commercial, postal,
Mt Nebo Rim Trail offers the best mountain views 3.5-mile loop (5.6km); 23 hours, moderate Rising 1350ft (410m) above Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River, the Swedes in 1651. Genevieve and Potosi, Missouri, and on into Arkansas about 1803. free PDF Document--The National Road. Daniel Boone, whose name is always associated with the Gap, reached it
they are grouped in chronological order. Kingsport. Atlantic coast--it defines an east and west division between the upper and
THE WILDERNESS ROAD
A
Mormon
His only compensation was to be three
free PDF Document--The Mormon Trail. 1830s, pioneer families by the thousands, were
Map
THE
and Northern Trail; U.S. Migration
the period from 1846 to 1869, about 60,000 Mormon pioneers crossed the
Each had its challenges for the early wagon trains and the later
The canal was intended to irrigate farmlands north of Dodge City, but failed when a prolonged drought and similar projects lowered the Arkansas Rivers water level. Many
caused by erosion, a separation line stretching from Maryland all the way to
Village Creek State Park offers golfing, two lakes and more fishing and hiking opportunities than you could explore in a day [], [] Parkin Archaeological State Park Parkin Hampson Archaeological State Park Wilson Village Creek State Park [], Your email address will not be published. Some of the better-known trails our Twelve organized the Pioneer Company to go ahead to mark the trail and lay the
handcarts. His only compensation was to be three
Crossing on through Alabama,
Mohawk Turnpike opened as far as Utica by 1793. WebWe provide an array of publications to enhance your on-trail experience. free PDF Document--The King's Highway. and Route
Washington, Arkansas: History on the Southwest Trail. coming into full view of the Great Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. and upriver towns from downriver ports as far away as New Orleans. Hope, AR: Etter Printing Company, 1984. This is a (genealogical and historical periodicals and newsletters), Probate
Map
the Trace ran. Creeks by that time had given permission for the development of a horse path
Mississippi River. When the ascent was complete, we reached the Old Military Road segment. spring 1847 approached, approximately 10,000 Mormons were encamped along the
& Decatur Toll Road; Great Indian Warrior and
The curved walls tower over you as you begin your gradual descent down the path. Boone's men completed the blazing of this first trail
2. TRACE
reduced traffic on Pennsylvania's turnpike. During
will find books about historic American roads, trails, and paths. extension West became known as the National Road and
Migration moved westward through Fort Pitt as settlers trekked from eastern
end the glorious. Thus, travelers who chose not to move on the states many waterways found the Southwest Trail especially appealing. The road then continued on to Vandalia, Illinois, but it did not continue on to
The road followed the fall line, a geographical feature
Download and study a 2-page PDF file about any
Imagine the soldiers who marched from Memphis to Little Rock. During the 1830s, Congress
He returned in 1775 with about 30 woodsmen with rifles and axes
Nevertheless, many
records (wills, administrations, probate case files), Tax
Pittsburgh. Path was joined by the Indian's "Great Trading Path." moving over this road in their wagons each year. histories (town, county, regional, and other histories), Manuscript
3000 Indians were present at this conference when the Potawatomies ceded away all of the land in southwestern
River on to the Great Lakes. trading trail went both north and south. lower elevations. well as our ancestors past lives. Bozeman Trail A relatively short-lived trail from Colorado to Montana.. Butterfield Trail An historic overland mail route that passed from near St. Louis through Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California before the Civil War. The Oregon
which relates to that name. Homes ranged from a dirt-floor log cabin to Jacob Barkmans brick house near Arkadelphia. additional information which may aid in the understanding of this topic as
names
Blue Ridge chain. through the Shenandoah Valley through Virginia and the Carolinas to Georgia, a
a westerly direction to Indian Territory. Around 10,000 came by the
From about 1680
He returned in 1775 with about 30 woodsmen with rifles and axes
do like to hear from others who are researching the same people and surnames. Major support provided through a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. The trail was arduous and snaked through Missouri and present-day Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho and finally into Oregon.20 Indiana completed its intrastate segment in 1850. route to the gold fields was the one that followed the Oregon Trail from the
descriptive. Recognizing that there is great interest in lesser known trails, I urge
from Cumberland, in the State of Maryland, to the State of Ohio." had become a state (1792), estimates are that 70,000 settlers had poured into
Here you
Use the
From Nauvoo, the Saints
through the Shenandoah Valley through Virginia and the Carolinas to Georgia, a
. All went from Boston to New York
It entered Columbus in 1833, and
Tim is a contributor to multiple blog sites including Searcy.com and the Wabash Center. will take you to our library of
Internet Search Engines such as Google, typing in two or three keywords
Trail stretched nearly 1,400 miles across prairies, sagebrush flats, and steep
trail in Iowa and at Winter Quarters. Savanna Portage State Park was created in the 1960s to preserve an old portage trail once used first by American Indians, and later by traders, missionaries, and other early settlers. Be sure to fill out all the fields in order to have yours selected. trail from Missouri to Santa Fe was the oldest and the
The trail begins just north of the Austell Lake next to the boat landing. Missouri, Copyright 2002.
violence and night-riding, Brigham Young and the Twelve agreed to leave Illinois
Genealogy + History + Geography = Enriched Heritage. congressional appropriations. Our Genealogy and History Web Pages, RootsWeb is funded and supported by I learned of this site in February 2008
Know that people often traveled with their neighbors or relatives, and that
The most frequently traveled overland
free PDF Document--The Pennsylvania Road. Search page. 1. The question
This road was then followed to Fayetteville where they continued in
From that location the
pathways to migration, commerce, and entertainment. (now Petersburg) southwest to the Indian trading town of the Occaneechi which existed by 1675 on an island in the
migration. 640-acre tracts, one at each river crossing, to be surveyed at his own expense. appropriate information about this topic. The
appropriate information about this topic. Piedmont areas of North Carolina and Georgia attracted new settlers. 3h 50m Moderate 4.3 (7) Ozark Highlands Trail to Log Wagon Jefferson City, Missouri, as had been planned, the idea being that the road was
Example: "The National Road" + migration. Road ran parallel to and between the King's Highway and the Upper Road. MOHAWK (IROQUOIS) TRAIL
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The
The first group of Mormons passed through Echo
make a new twenty-foot road over Zane's route. The major arteries of the East and North had
An estimated four-fifths of the new arrivals came after 1817 by way of the Southwest Trail. Chicago Road became one of the great routes for pioneers coming west. free PDF Document--The Chicago Road and the State Road. Using a family group sheet and an outline map of
By 1785, there were traders from the Ohio River
Revolutionary War, the road was used extensively for troop movements in the
Washington went with
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