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Leaving Independence, MO
Independence, MODear Journal,
Mile 0. Today was terrible. We found water in this river. Well we start to leave when we run across this muddy sign that said '' Contaminated Water Cholera ''. So that was insane because until our first stop we will be with out water. But we hope the wagons behind us will share their water with us. Bye. -
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Journal of the Oregon Trail Journey
This is a timeline based off of the journal by Sarah Jory. She documented journal entries of her trip out west with he husband and family. This timeline can help give you an idea of what she experienced during the journey. -
Trail Junction
Dear Journal,
`Mile 39. Today we made the best decision. We continued our trail to Oregon. I'm glad we didn't go the other way because I heard there was a big thunder and lightning storm. Well gotta zip so I'll talk to you later. -
Wakarasa River
Dear Journal,
Mile 54. We made it to this huge river. The people in my wagon decided to build a big raft to put our wagon on. Then we float all the way across the huge river. See you later. -
Cottonwood Springs
Dear Journal,
Mile 406. Today we are all rested up. Unlike the other wagon in our train. They didn't rest. So they got severely sun burnt and one of their oxen died of heat exhaustion. This trip has come a long way and everything seems to be going smoothly. I just hope it stays that way throughout the trip. -
Windlass Hill
Dear Journal,
Mile 500. Today was a hard day for the train. We had to get down Windlass Hill. We used chains to get down. We made it and so did the other wagons in our train. We made it down without anything falling out but, the other wagons had a little bit of stuff come out. See we used a chain and tied it around a tree and we slowly walked down the hill. It was a fun day well have to get ready for tomorrow. -
Court House Rock
Dear Journal,
Mile 561. Today we arrived at two very pretty rocks. While we were there we didn't have any trees or firewood. So we decided to take some matches out of our supplies and lit them up then we put them on top of a big bush so that it could burn. We used that to cook our food for dinner. We were also found out that buffalo chips were important to find along the way because they help get the fire started. -
Chimney Rock
Dear Journal,
Mile 575. Today we are at Chimney Rock. It is gorgeous. I'm going to send a letter home. I'm going to talk about all of the pretty landmarks we have passed. Well I'm so excited I'm sleepy so I need to get some sleep for tomorrow's ride. -
Scotts Bluff
Dear Journal,
Mile 596. Tonight was really fun!!!!!! Tonight a person in our wagon train told a really scary story. It was about Hiram Scott. the story was about his friends thinking he was sick when he really wasn't. He also traveled 80 miles crawling on his elbows. They found some of his bones all around the bluff and they even found some of his bones on the top of the bluff. Well I have a long day tomorow so I'll write back later. -
Horse Creek Crossing
Dear Journal,
Mile 615. Today we ran into more Indians then we have ever ran into on this entire trip. We decided to trade with them. If we would have decided to fight then many lives would be lost. One of the people in my wagon decided to stay in the wagon. I don't know why he wouldn't help me and the other person in my wagon. I'll write later bye. -
Fort Laramie
Dear Journal,
Mile 650. Today was a great day. Today we traded, sold, and bought. My wagon bought a diamond necklace and some tea. I sold a pound of hardtack. Our next stop is 500 mules away. That is really long. Well i can't wait for tomorrow. -
Poison Spring
Dear Journal,
Mile 777. Today we were at a terrible poisons spring. We decided we would tie up our animals and have a guard stay and watch them. Sadly, our animals got out and our guard fell asleep on the job. So we lost one of each of our animals. So we have to trade our diamond necklace for a new horse. I'll write later. -
Alkali Slough
Dear Journal,
Mile 798. Alkali is a minerals or salts that make things hard to grow. Its found in some soils, water, and some decayed batteries. -
Independence Rock
Dear Journal,
Mile 814. Independence rock is beautiful. It got its name because a lot of people passed it on the fourth of July. I heard we're going to have a long day tomorrow so i need as much rest as possible so I'll write back tomorrow. -
Devil's Gate
Dear Journal,
Mile 820. My wagon decided to go through Devil's Gate. We had the right idea said the trail boss. But we lost one day of travel. -
South Pass
Dear Journal,
Mile 913. Today we sang O'Susannah. Me and my other wagon mate sang the tune but not the words because we didn't know them. My wagon got one yoke of oxen for singing the tune to the song. It was so much fun. -
Trail Choice
Dear Journal,
Mile 932. Today my wagon chose to go through Fort Bridger. We also traded some goat milk soap for a new goat. -
Fort Bridger
Dear Journal,
Mile 1026. We got another oxen. Now we have 17 oxen. We have decided to sell 1 yoke, that means two oxen. -
Soda Springs
Dear Journal,
Mile 1154. Hot springs are formed by rocks slowly rubbing by each other causing friction and making the water hot. They are found in Arkansas, North Carolina, South Dakota, and where mountains are. -
Fort Hall
Dear Journal,
Mile 1217. Today we bought a bag of Rice and a tin of sugar. -
Massacre Rock
Dear Journal,
Mile 1250. My wagon's plan is to make peace with the Indians but keep our guns and weapons close at hand. Just in case they decide they don't wont to make peace with us. -
3 Island Crossing
Dear Journal,
Our plan is to make a rut. But sadly one of our oxen drowned. The great thing was that all of our supplies made it across the river safely and we didn't loose any of it ether. -
Whitman's Mission
Dear Journal,
Mile 1709. Today we made a hard choice. It was one of the last big choices we have to make. We choose to go to Whitman's Mission. We choose it because it is the safest and the cheapest way to go. -
Willamette Valley
Dear Journal,
Mile 2000. We are finally here at Willamette Valley. We got here safely and so did everybody else. My family and I decided to live in the city. My husband and I are still looking for schools for all eight of our children.It's a lot of work. I thought this would be easy but it takes a lot of work. But on the bright side we got 200 dollars because we are going to get our journals published.YAY
