Joe Road of the California Trail, the military road, the stagecoach and Pony Express routes, and the Otoe-Missouria Trail. A series of plaques explain the ferry and the eight trails: the Oregon, Pike’s Peak-California and Mormon Trails, the St. The full-size replica of a rope ferry was built using locally sawed logs and square nails. View Map Trails Park, MarysvilleĬommemorates the trails which crossed the Big Blue River here and the ferry which operated from 1852 to 1864. Please respect it so that others may enjoy this site. Park and walk through a small metal gate on your right and across the field about 100 yards to the exhibit. At 7th road (stone marker for Fawn Creek School District) turn north and go 2.9 miles. 77 west out of Blue Rapids for 3.2 miles. An exhibit explains how emigrants dealt with steep river and creek embankments. View Map Lower Crossing on the Big Blue Riverīelieved to be an alternate crossing of the river used on the trail in later years. From Highway 77 north of Blue Rapids go west on Tumbleweed Road and follow signs for about 6 miles. A 223-acre park offers a self-guided walking tour and interpretive exhibits. Discovered in 1846 when the Donner party were delayed by high waters on the Blue River. On National Register of Historic Places and considered one of the most significant historic sites on the Oregon Trail in Kansas. The river has changed course and the site is now in a field. Overlook at the site of Independence Crossing.
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