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Replica of the Original Exodus OdometerMay 16, 1997

Name: Replica of the Original Exodus Odometer

Location: North Platte, Nebraska

Description:
William Clayton installed a working odometer like this one on a wagon at the place where North Platte, Nebraska, is now located on the Mormon Trail. This one is a nicely crafted fully functional model of the original pioneer odometer.