Guernsey in Platte County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Oregon Trail
1841
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
1. The Oregon Trail Marker
ground. Rifle pits on
brow of hill 500 feet
north.
Erected by the Historical Landmark
Commission of Wyoming
1943
Erected 1943 by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 42° 16.033′ N, 104° 47.424′ W. Marker is in Guernsey, Wyoming, in Platte County. Marker is on U.S. 26, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Guernsey WY 82214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rifle Pit Hill (a few steps from this marker); Grave of Lucindy Rollins (approx. 2 miles away); Encampments in the Guernsey Area (approx. 2.2 miles away); The United States Army and the Oregon Trail (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oregon Trail Ruts (approx. 2.2 miles away); Forts, Stations, and Camps (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Guernsey-Wendover Cutoff (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guernsey.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
2. The Oregon Trail Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
3. The Oregon Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
