In the early 19th century, horses and wagons were the primary method of transportation in the Appalachian region.

During the early 19th century, the Appalachian region was largely rural and lacked extensive railroads or roads for automobiles. As a result, horses and wagons were the most common means of travel and transport. These were essential for moving goods, farming supplies, and people through the mountainous terrain. The region's rugged landscape made other forms of transportation, such as trains or automobiles, impractical at the time, and the reliance on horses and wagons continued until improvements in infrastructure later in the century.