The Long Journey

The Long Journey (HM1J8R)

Location: Westmoreland, KS 66549 Pottawatomie County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 22.991', W 96° 24.35'

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The long journey overland to Oregon took about six months. Time, distance, and hardships seasoned the emigrants. They had the ability and had earned the right to mold their own destiny in the new land. The Oregon Trail became a vital part of the American heritage.
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HM NumberHM1J8R
Series This marker is part of the Oregon Trail series
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Placed BySylvia Galloway
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Date Added Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at 1:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 723431 N 4362510
Decimal Degrees39.38318333, -96.40583333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 22.991', W 96° 24.35'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 22' 59.46" N, 96° 24' 21" W
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Area Code(s)785
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 411 Rd to Oz Hwy, Westmoreland KS 66549, US
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