| Description: | A Conestoga wagon is the largest type of wagon. It is a very heavy, covered wagon made of wood. The covering is canvas or leather. The interior is 5 to 6 feet wide and 12 to 15 feet long. At the front is a 3-person bench seat.
Daily speed over a relatively flat, dry road:
4 draft horses - 12 miles
6 draft horses - 16 miles
8 draft horses - 20 miles |