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Chisholm Trail (Noun)

Meaning

A former cattle trail from San Antonio in Texas to Abilene in Kansas; not used after the 1880s.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The Chisholm Trail played a significant role in the expansion of cattle ranching in the American West during the late 19th century.
  • From the 1860s to the 1880s, millions of head of cattle were driven up the Chisholm Trail to railheads in Kansas.
  • The Chisholm Trail was about 500 miles long, traversing through present-day Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.
  • Many famous cowboys and cattlemen made their fortunes by using the Chisholm Trail to drive their herds to market.
  • In its heyday, the Chisholm Trail brought wealth and growth to the towns it passed through, including Wichita and Abilene.
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