Who first published the Oregon Trail in 1825?

Pioneers to Oregon In 1844. ... "First published reports (in the Western Expositor, Independence, Mo.) indicated that Colonel Ford's company contained 358 persons--55 ..... *5: Mr. BROWNING ( -1844): died 06 Jul 1844 on trail, was traveling west for health under the leadership of Andrew Sublette. read more

The Oregon Trail was the main route that migrants used to travel from the east of the USA, to the west. First published by explorer Jedidiah Smith in 1825, it was the only practical way for migrants to make this journey. read more

The Oregon Trail is a historic 2,000-mile trail used by American pioneers living in the Great Plains in the 19th century. The emigrants traveled by wagon in search of fertile land in Oregon's Willamette Valley. read more

In 1825, William ASHLEY's caravan left Chouteau's Landing (Kansas City) and traveled up the Platte. The party took along a mounted cannon, the first wheeled vehicle on this trail. Short on supplies, Ashley's's party descended the Green River and met Etienne PROVOST (PROVO) at his encampment in the Uintah Basin. read more