Chisholm Trail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Chisholm Trail
Named after Jesse Chisholm (1806–68), American scout
Example Sentences
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But the cows also found a way to cross and many have been seen wandering on the Chisholm Trail in the city.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2023
When completed, the Oaks on Chisholm Trail will have 113 stand-alone homes, each with a kitchen island, two-car garage and tiny plot of lawn — all exclusively for rent.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2022
Eisenhower’s presidential library gives the town a hint of prairie rectitude, though it had a pre-Ike past as the end of the Chisholm Trail for 1860s cattle drovers.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2021
A cattle baron fights with his foster son on the first cattle drive up the Chisholm Trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
His herd had just come in over the Chisholm Trail, crossing to the western somewhere above.
From The Outlet by Andy Adams
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