Santa Fe Trail Marker - Arrow Rock, Missouri
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BruceS
N 39° 04.142 W 092° 57.054
15S E 504247 N 4324438
Santa Fe Trail marker located in Arrow Rock, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM1N69
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2007
Views: 80
Arrow Rock was an important town along the early Santa Fe Trail. Arrow Rock was the location of the ferry crossing of the Missouri River. Once travelers crossed the Missouri River they were able to refill their water barrels in Arrow Rock at the Big Spring located there. This marker was placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in 1909.
Road of Trail Name: Santa Fe Trail
State: Missouri
County: Saline
Historical Significance:
Arrow Rock was the location of a ferry crossing the Missouri River was located on the Santa Fe Trail
Years in use: 1822-1872
How you discovered it:
Major trail originating in Missouri
Website Explination:
http://www.santafetrail.org/
Why?:
Used as a trading route trail
Directions:
Hwy 41 & Main St.
Arrow Rock, Missouri
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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