Fort Laramie in Goshen County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The “New” Guardhouse and Adjacent Barracks
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
1. The “New” Guardhouse and Adjacent Barracks Marker
The “new” guardhouse, built in 1876 and shown in this 1887 view, was the last and most comfortable of three such structures at Fort Laramie. It was constructed upon the ruins of the original guardhouse, built in 1849-1850. The “new” guardhouse contained spacious guard quarters and prison rooms, and relatively few prisoners. In 1885, for example, inmates averaged less than three out of every hundred soldiers on the post. Also appearing in the photograph is the two-company, 1866 barracks on the right – an adobe structure with a wooden porch – and the three-company frame barracks on the left, erected in 1868. Foundation ruins are all that remain of these buildings.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 42° 12.144′ N, 104° 33.428′ W. Marker is in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in Goshen County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 160, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at Fort Laramie National Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Laramie WY 82212, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guardhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Ground (within shouting
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Also see . . . Fort Laramie National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 10, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
2. The “New” Guardhouse and Adjacent Barracks Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
3. Marker at Fort Laramie
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
4. The “New” Guardhouse at Fort Laramie
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
5. Site of 1866 Two Company Barracks
The new Guardhouse can be seen beyond the barracks foundation ruins.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
6. Ruins of 1868 Three Company Barracks
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
