Horse and buggy

Development of Horse and Buggy

By DKoopal
  • 3500 BCE

    Invention of Wheel

    Invention of Wheel
    In 3500 BC, a Mesopotamia civilization created the wheel around 5,000 years ago but no one knows who exactly made it.
  • 3000 BCE

    Chariot

    Chariot
    In 3,000 BC, the Chariot was made in Mesopotamia which was a two wheeled buggy.
  • Buggies Grow

    Buggies Grow
    In the 1600s, there were 6 different styles of buggies. In the later years, they will create lots more that are a lot more advanced than the ones they have now.
  • Conestoga Wagon

    Conestoga Wagon
    In the 1700’s, German immigrants made the buggy known as the Conestoga Wagon to transport goods across rough terrain.
  • Barouche (Carriage)

    Barouche (Carriage)
    In 1760, the Barouche, also known as the carriage, was an enclosed buggy that was mostly used by the wealthy. It was known for its fashion and faced backwards.
  • Period: to

    Stagecoach

    In the 18th century, the Stagecoach buggy was the main form of transportation. It ran on a schedule just like our buses today. It had 4 seats and 4-8 horses.
  • Hansom Cab

    Hansom Cab
    In 1834, the Hansom Cab was made and was one of the most popular types of buggies.
  • Phaeton

    Phaeton
    In 1880, the Phaeton was created as a four-wheel cart that made it, so it wasn’t a rough ride and was one of the last carriages ever made.
  • Period: to

    Horses and Buggies Replaced by Automobiles

    Around 1910, the horses and buggies were replaced by automobiles because they realized that the cars could travel further, and they won’t have a lot of maintenance.