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Oregon Trail Center, Inc.

A living history center dedicated to the lasting legacy of the travelers of the Oregon Trail through the Idaho Territory.

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The Oregon Trail Center is a non-profit organization that brings to life the experiences of those who traveled the Oregon Trail between 1843 and 1877 which traverses Idaho beginning at the Wyoming border near Montpelier. The Oregon Trail Center provides a personal experience through a "living history" journey from Independence, MO to Clover Creek at Montpelier. The tour incldes an incredible experience while at the Clover Creek Wagon Encampment, a mercantile, gun shop, and livery stable. You will enjoy a simulated covered wagon ride as if on the Oregon Trail. Other areas of the center include an Oregon Trail art gallery, a theater, and other educational opportunities.

Location: 320 North 4th Street, Montpelier Idaho 84254 Telephone 208-847-3800 Fax 208-847-1863

Other History nearby:
(Montpelier) Oregon Trail Center, Inc.
(Paris) Paris Museum
(Paris) Paris Tabernacle
(Montpelier) Rails and Trails Museum


Request a Free copy of the Mile-by-Mile Guide to the Oregon Coast, which will be delivered to your USA postal address. Also request a free first issue of Oregon Coast magazine and sign up for coast deals.

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