• 🔒 Uncovering the Western Cattle Trail: Legendary Drives, Military Forts, and the Rise of Dodge City with Brad Smalley

  • Nov 7 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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🔒 Uncovering the Western Cattle Trail: Legendary Drives, Military Forts, and the Rise of Dodge City with Brad Smalley

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    Join us on a historical journey through the American West with Brad Smalley, a vibrant storyteller and fourth-generation Dodge Citian, as we uncover the compelling tales of the Western Cattle Trail. We promise you’ll gain a deeper understanding of a transformative era in American history, as Brad shares vivid accounts from the post-Civil War period, highlighting pivotal moments such as the establishment of military forts along critical trade routes and the impactful Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867. This episode intricately weaves personal and historical narratives, shedding light on the roles of influential figures like General William Tecumseh Sherman, and examining the broader implications of these strategic realignments.

    As we reminisce about this bygone era, we celebrate the trailblazing efforts of John T. Lytle, who in 1874 drove 3,500 cattle from Texas to Nebraska, marking the birth of the Western Cattle Trail. Discover how Dodge City emerged as a key shipping hub, fortified by the Kansas Quarantine Line, which kept Texas cattle west due to tick-borne illnesses. Through Brad’s captivating storytelling, this episode honors the enduring legacy of these historical developments and underscores the importance of keeping these stories alive as part of our collective history. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Western Cattle Trail and the remarkable stories that continue to shape our understanding of the American West.

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