This was a very interesting trip while in the Baker City area. Before stage coach and railroad lines were established, over 275,000 emigrants made the arduous 2000 mile journey starting in the midwest (Missouri) for a chance to own large portions of land as their very own without paying any monetary amount. However, not all made it. The record shows that, on average, one person died about every 80 yards. The elements, accidents as well as the native Indian tribes along the way took their toll.
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