Ezra Meeker

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Tuesdays

Ezra and wife Eliza were part of the 1852 emigration to Oregon Territory. In 1906, 76 year old Ezra retraced his Oregon Trail journey with oxen and a covered wagon. He placed historical markers on his route. In 1910 he did it again, both times took 2 1/2 years. A self appointed spokesman for the thousands who traveled the Oregon Trail, he wanted to keep the history alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices