Near Westmoreland in Pottawatomie County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Long Journey

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 18, 2012

1. The Long Journey Marker

Inscription.

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.

Erected by Sylvia Galloway.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list.

Location. 39° 22.991′ N, 96° 24.35′ W. Marker is near Westmoreland, Kansas, in Pottawatomie County. It is on The Road to Oz Highway (State Highway 99), on the left when traveling south. Marker is next to the covered wagon in Oregon Trail Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Westmoreland KS 66549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally,

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it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: One Step at a Time (here, next to this marker); The Wagon & Team • Supplies Needed (here, next to this marker); Route of the Oregon Trail (a few steps from this marker); Archeological Site 14-PO1311 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tallgrass Prairie (within shouting distance of this marker); Scott Spring (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wagons Fording Rock Creek (about 300 feet away); Burial Site of Oregon Trail Traveler (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westmoreland.

Also see . . .
1. Oregon National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Oregon-California Trail. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Oregon-California Trails Association.

Oregon Trail Park Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

2. Oregon Trail Park Markers

Association website homepage (Submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

4. National Frontier Trails Museum, Independence MO. City of Independence website entry (Submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

5. National Oregon/California Trail Center at Montpelier, Idaho. Museum website homepage (Submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Oregon Trail Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

3. Oregon Trail Park Sign

Covered Wagon in Oregon Trail Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

4. Covered Wagon in Oregon Trail Park

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on February 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on February 19, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on February 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.