The Overland Trail followed much of the South Platte Trail to and from Denver , before heading north to Wyoming .
It became an important station on the Overland Stage Route for the delivery of passengers and mail between Atchison , Kansas and Salt Lake City .
The Overland Stage Route   followed much of the South Platte Trail to and from Denver , before heading north to Wyoming .
It became an important station on the Overland Stage Route for the delivery of passengers and mail between Atchison , Kansas and Salt Lake City .