The Smoky Hill Trail In Western Kansas, 1859-1869

Author

John W. Neyer, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

History

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to point out the importance of the Smoky Hill Trail. The major emphasis is placed upon the section of the trail between the present day Ellsworth, Kansas, and the western boundary of Kansas, since this section has received but small notice in previous studies.

Keywords

Kansas--History, Homesteading, Frontier & pioneer life, Ellsworth County (Kan.), Smoky Hill Trail (Colo. and Kan.), Guides & scouts

Advisor

Dr. Raymond L. Welty

Date of Award

Spring 1950

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/MQLO9322

Recommended Citation

Neyer, John W., "The Smoky Hill Trail In Western Kansas, 1859-1869" (1950). Master's Theses. 457.
DOI: 10.58809/MQLO9322
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/457

Rights

© The Author(s)

Comments

For questions contact ScholarsRepository@fhsu.edu