May 22, 1843 A huge move took place. One thousand settlers set off Independence Missouri and with their 1,000 head of cattle they began their 2,000 mile journey on the Oregon Trail with the promise of free land in the Oregon Territory. The wagon train arrived in October, 5 months later

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We Make Your Move EZ! Today in1843 1000 Settlers Moved on Oregon Trail (richmond / point / annex)