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Overland Trail

American  
[oh-ver-land, -luhnd] / ˈoʊ vərˌlænd, -lənd /

noun

U.S. History.
  1. any of various routes traveled by settlers from the Missouri River to Oregon and California beginning in the 1840s.


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They’re North America’s fastest land mammal, and Overland Trail Ranch gives them plenty of room to run.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2022

Or his company could produce hydrogen at Overland Trail Ranch and ship it by rail.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2022

It was only in operation from 1862 to about 1868 and was used as a stop for travelers on the Overland Trail.

From Washington Times Mar. 26, 2016

This year the Overland Trail will travel with a regular Amtrak train every second Saturday, starting May 13 and ending Dec. 9.

From Time Magazine Archive

"It's ther wust piece of road on ther whole Overland Trail."

From Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp by Ingraham, Prentiss

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