how long did it take Oregon Trail pioneers to make covered wagons?

Posted on October 26, 2009 by admin

i have a history report and i cant find out how long it took to make them! HELP ME PLEASE!!!

Most of them were purchased by the folks who then used them to head out on the Oregon Trail. A commercial manufacturer could make such a wagon in less than a week. Many of the wagons used were not purchased specifically for that trek – quite a few were wagons already in use by farmers who decided those wagons would work just fine to get them and their families to Oregon.
Ever been to Oregon? I went to college in Eugene – it’s some of the most beautiful country you’ll ever see. Go visit if y’ever get a chance…

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2 Responses to how long did it take Oregon Trail pioneers to make covered wagons?

  1. Big D says:
    October 26, 2009 at 5:52 am

    Well it really depends on what resourses they had. Typically any where from 4 to 2 weeks.
    References :
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conestoga_wagon
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covered_wagon

  2. Billy M says:
    October 26, 2009 at 6:12 am

    Most of them were purchased by the folks who then used them to head out on the Oregon Trail. A commercial manufacturer could make such a wagon in less than a week. Many of the wagons used were not purchased specifically for that trek – quite a few were wagons already in use by farmers who decided those wagons would work just fine to get them and their families to Oregon.
    Ever been to Oregon? I went to college in Eugene – it’s some of the most beautiful country you’ll ever see. Go visit if y’ever get a chance…
    References :