Covered Wagon On The Parade Ground At Fort Kearney, Nebraska. Typical Covered Wagon Used On The Oregon Trail On Display At The Fort. Made Of Oak Floor Boards And Sides And Metal Or Wooden Hoops To Hold The Canvas Top, It Provided Shelter In Storms And Space For Clothing , Food And Personal Items For The Trip To The West. Wheels Were Made Of Oak Spokes With An Iron Hoop And Iron Wheel Hubs For Durability.

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