California and Oregon trails, which eventually parted ways after crossing into what is now Kansas. The settlement also was the ultimate destination for provisions that were sent by boat to the ...

However, Kansas also had its own concrete road, which was built around the same time. At a minimum, it was the first concrete ...

In the 1820s, three trails took explorers westward from Kansas City: the Oregon, California and Santa Fe trails. “This place is uniquely situated: the river bends north here, this is as far west ...

Westport was the first stop south of Independence on the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails, which eventually parted ways after crossing into what is now Kansas. The settlement also was the ...