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Missouri History Today

September 1, 1821

by evokehosting

Frontiersman William Becknell began his first trip on what would become the Santa Fe Trail.

This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.