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Phelps and Childs Freight Train (1851)

Departed
Circa 1851
Departed From
Independence, Missouri
Arrived
On 1851 June 5
Vehicle Type
Wagon
Company Type
Freight Train
Company Direction
Westbound

This mule train departed from Independence, Missouri. At least one of his teamsters was a Mormon emigrant working his way to Salt Lake City. It is uncertain exactly when the train left Missouri.

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