Jim Bridger Marker

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Fort Bridger in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Jim Bridger

By Mary Johnston-Clark, August 8, 2008

1. Jim Bridger Marker

Inscription. 1804-1881
Famous mountain man,
trader and scout
Donated by the Fort Bridger
Historical Association
Dedicated 8-8-08
Artist David A. Clark

Erected 2008 by Fort Bridger Historical Association.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.

Location. 41° 19.101′ N, 110° 23.328′ W. Marker is in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, in Uinta County. Marker is on Business Route I-80, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. At the entrance to Ft. Bridger State Historic Site, Ft. Bridger, WY. Marker is at or near this postal address: Business Loop I-80 37,000, Fort Bridger WY 82933, United States of America.

Regarding Jim Bridger. Jim Bridger was one of the pivotal figures of the West. Joining Ashley's Upper Missouri Exploration, he was one of the first white men to see the wonders of Yellowstone and was the first white to visit the Great Salt Lake. He suggested Salt Lake as a settlement place to Brigham Young (an action he later regretted). He spoke several languages including many Native American dialects and was a true prairie diplomat as well as an entrepreneur.

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Jim Bridger sculpture detail Photo, Click for full size

By Mary Johnston-Clark, August 8, 2008

2. Jim Bridger sculpture detail

The likeness of Jim Bridger was created using the few existing photographs, as well as contemporary artwork and accounts. He had sharp cheekbones, piercing eyes and at over 6' tall was said to have "the physique of a Greek god."

To the artist David Alan Clark's web page. (Submitted on November 18, 2008, by Mary Johnston-Clark of Lander, Wyoming.)

Additional keywords. Oregon Trail, Mormons, Rendezvous, Fur Trade, State Historic Site

By Mary Johnston-Clark, August 8, 2008

3. Jim Bridger Marker

The marker is located in the front center of the sculpture's base.

By Shelly Horne, August 8, 2008

4. Jim Bridger Marker

Fort Bridger Historical Society members and supporters examine their recently unveiled sculpture by David Alan Clark. The details of Bridger's clothing and gear are historically accurate thanks to input from Fort historian Martin Lammers.