El Morro Trails: El Morro National Monument, New Mexico

by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association

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The first emigrant train (mentioned in [station 12]) was led by Mr. L. J. Rose. He was born in Germany and moved to New Orleans in 1830. He later moved to Iowa where he became wealthy in the dry goods business.

Rose was wounded by Mojave Indians in the attack mentioned by Udell. After recovering from his wounds he went to Los Angeles and became one of its leading citizens.