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An Oregon Trail Traveler at Fort Hall

September 29, 2008

On August 19, 1852, Oregon Trail traveler Parthenia Blank wrote “Today came to Fort Hall on Snake River and passed it at one in the afternoon. It is made of unburnt bricks and is little larger than a good sized barn. It is not now occupied by the soldiers, but is used for a trading [...]

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