Fort Laramie in Goshen County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Refinement at Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie began as a dusty, drab frontier outpost as pictured above in the 1868 photograph. However, by the 1880’s, the Army had embarked upon a major cleanup and improvement campaign. The delightful results are evident in the 1887 view – trees and grass, gaslights, boardwalks, picket fences and vine-covered verandas, modern, comfortable quarters . . . even birdbaths!
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 1868.
Location. 42° 12.116′ N, 104° 33.544′ 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. Officers Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain’s Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); C.O.’s Chicken Coop (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The “Government Workhouse” (about 300 feet away); Fort John – The ‘Second Fort Laramie’ (about 300 feet away); Fort William and the Fur Trade (about 300 feet away); Administration Building (about 300 feet away); John (Portugee) Phillips (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Laramie.
More about this marker. The photograph on the right side of the marker shows Fort Laramie after the cleanup and improvement campaign.
Also see . . . Fort Laramie National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 11, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 299 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.