Pioneer WagonsBuilt to Travel the Plains

Covered Wagon-a wagon that is pulled by oxen or horse that has a canvas top. These

wagons were used to carry a family and their belongings.

• Bolster (supported the wagon bed)

• Canvas cover • Feed box (for horses,

oxen) • Grease bucket (held

grease for wheels)• Wagon tongue• Iron tire, hub, spokes • Jockey box (held

tools)• Reach (pole joining

the rear axle to the bolster)

• Wagon box (held provisions)

• Wagon bed • Bow (holds up Canvas

Wagon tongue: a long and narrow piece of wood that connected the oxen to the wagon

Farm Wagons

Sides of the wagon were straight up and down

The load was tight, so it did not shift

Could haul 1600 to 2500 pounds

Bows reached 5 feet above head-used to protect things in wagon

Canopy of canvas-type material

The length of the top was 12-13 feet

These wagons were lighter and could turn easier, but they could not hold as much as other wagons