Conestoga wagon

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The Conestoga wagon, also simply known as the Conestoga, is a horse-drawn freight wagon that was used exclusively in North America, primarily the United States, in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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precursor and specialized type of covered wagon
The Conestoga wagon was a heavy-duty freight wagon that influenced the design of the lighter, more common prairie schooners used by westward migrants.
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primary transport vehicle
While often associated with the trail, the heavy Conestoga wagon was frequently replaced by lighter prairie schooners better suited for the rugged terrain.
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