Moving West 1800-1830 By jcook15 Period: Jan 11, 1800 to Dec 31, 1830 Moving West Mar 10, 1802 Robert Fulton hired by Robert Livingston to build a steamboat Aug 17, 1807 The Clermont's first voyage Apr 10, 1812 Steamboat service begins on Mississippi River Aug 10, 1818 National Road opens from Maryland to Wheeling Oct 26, 1825 Erie Canal opens
