3-Trails Corridor Sites
Information regarding the 3-Trails Corridor is from the 3-Trails Village Community Improvement District website.
The 3-Trails Corridor name is taken from the Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails which cross the District on a common alignment called the 3-Trails Corridor. The “Corridor” is a part of the Metro Green Regional Trails System. Read more...
- New Santa Fe, a half block east of State Line Rd. on Santa Fe Trail, the road between 121st and 123rd streets, Kansas City, MO. The end of the United States and the beginning of Indian Territory until 1854.
- Minor Park Swales, in Minor Park on Red Bridge Rd. east of Holmes, Kansas City, MO. Swales at crossing of the Blue River.
- Hart Grove Campground at Marion Park, just west of 96th and Elmwood, Kansas City, MO. Famous campsite of the Donner Party and many others.
- Schumacher Park, 93rd St. east of Hillcrest Rd., Kansas City, MO. Native prairie has been restored and provides a setting for visitors to experience. The many diverse plant materials trail travelers saw along their journey.
- 85th Street Swales, 85th and Manchester, Kansas City, MO. Swales still exist today along the old trail routes.
- Archibald Rice Farm, 8801 E. 66th St., Raytown, MO. A 360-acre farm homesteaded in the late 1830's and was a favorite stopping point along the trail.
- National Frontier Trails Center, 18 West Pacific, Independence, MO, 816-325-7575. Interpretive museum and research library of the Santa Fe, Oregon and California Trails.
- Historic Independence Square, the square block that includes the Jackson Co. Courthouse, which is at 112 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. The square was a popular outfitting stop for trail travelers to pick up supplies while heading west.
- Upper Independence Landing, beside LaFarge's Cement Plant on Cement City Rd., Sugar Creek, MO. Boarding location for steamboats.
