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This post includes some content written or assisted by AI. In R. L. Duffus' seminal work, The Santa Fe Trail, he elegantly captures the vibrant tapestry of human experience woven into the very fabric of the American West. Notably, in Chapter II, "Dawn on the Trail," Duffus paints a vivid picture of the early Spanish explorers who traversed these lands in the 1500s and 1600s. These intrepid adventurers were the precursors to the bustling trade route that the Santa Fe Trail would eventually become, and their journeys played a significant role in the Spanish Empire's expansion into the New World.

This post includes some content written or assisted by AI. Nestled along the Arkansas River near the town of Lamar, Colorado, lies a forgotten treasure trove of American history: the remains of Bent's New Fort. Often overshadowed by its more famous sibling, Bent's Old Fort, the New Fort has a fascinating story waiting to be unearthed. Let's delve into the rich tapestry of this historic site and learn why a visit to this often-overlooked gem should be on your Colorado bucket list.

The dark side of the Vaile Mansion is Mysterious and Creepy #independence

The Arabia Steamship was found in a peculiar place . #steamboat #arabia

Madonna of the Trail is a statue that pays respect to the woman of the pioneer trails . #pioneers

Lewis Jones House in Independence, Missouri.Photo by25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. On April 21, 1994, the Lewis Jones House in Independence, Missouri was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is located at 104 W. Elizabeth Street and was built around 1840.

Smallwood V. Noland House, Independence, Missouri.Photo by25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. On April 21, 1994, the Smallwood V. Noland House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is located at 1024 South Forest in Independence, Missouri. The home appears to be on a very large lot.

Most people do not know oxen are steer . They are trained to pull in tandem from the time they are young . Oxen are a better choice than other beasts of burden because of how sturdy they are . The work they could do would predate the tractor .

Colonial Vaile built the most opulent House west of the Mississippi River. The house was built on the profits of maps pioneers purchased to make there way from Independence , Missouri to the west . The real problem came when the maps where not accurate . This was just the start of things going from bad to worse for the Colonial .

In 1851 the Oatman family was traveling west in a covered wagon . They where attacked by a renegade band and the two Oatman girls where kidnapped . The youngest girl died soon after but Olive survived to be rescued . When the was brought back , she had the most curious blue tattoo on her chin . She grew up to marry and do book lectures of her time as a captive .