Casper in Natrona County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Monument Corrections
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
1. Monument Corrections Marker
Inscription.
Monument Corrections. . , Originally located 3 blocks south of here, this monument was moved to this location in 1952. In an effort to rectify inaccurate information presented on the monument, the following corrections are provided.
, Oregon Trail. The 1849 date presented on the Oregon Trail portion of the monument seems to imply that date as the beginning of western migration on the Trail. It is now generally accepted that use of the Oregon Trail by organized trains of pioneers heading west began in 1841 and continued until completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
, Fort Caspar. In 1859/60 Louis Guinard built a trading post and toll bridge across the North Platte River at the site known as the upper crossing, later to be called Platte Bridge Station. In addition to Guinard’s trading post and blacksmith shop, the Pony Express and Pacific Telegraph Company used the bridge to cross the river. In 1862 troops of volunteer cavalry from Ohio established a military presence at the site. Renamed Fort Caspar in 1865 (note correct spelling) in honor of Lt. Caspar Collins, the original post and reconstructed fort is actually located 3 miles west of this location.
1991.
Originally located 3 blocks south of here, this monument was moved to this location in 1952. In an effort to rectify inaccurate information presented on the monument, the following corrections are provided.
Oregon Trail
The 1849 date presented on the Oregon Trail portion of the monument seems to imply that date as the beginning of western migration on the Trail. It is now generally accepted that use of the Oregon Trail by organized trains of pioneers heading west began in 1841 and continued until completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869.
Fort Caspar
In 1859/60 Louis Guinard built a trading post and toll bridge across the North Platte River at the site known as the upper crossing, later to be called Platte Bridge Station. In addition to Guinard’s trading post and blacksmith shop, the Pony Express and Pacific Telegraph Company used the bridge to cross the river. In 1862 troops of volunteer cavalry from Ohio established a military presence at the site. Renamed Fort Caspar in 1865 (note correct spelling) in honor of Lt. Caspar Collins, the original post and reconstructed fort is actually located 3 miles west of this location.
1991
Erected 1991.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles
Location. 42° 51.099′ N, 106° 19.491′ W. Marker is in Casper, Wyoming, in Natrona County. Marker is at the intersection of N Center Street and E A Street, on the left when traveling south on N Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Casper WY 82601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. See the Pioneer / Fort Casper Monument that contains the inaccurate information which this marker addresses.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
2. Monument Corrections Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015
3. Monument and Corrections Marker
The monument that the correcting apply to is seen here next to the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
