Fort Laramie in Goshen County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

“Officers Row”

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

1. “Officers Row” Marker

Inscription.
This 1889 winter scene shows buildings along the west side of the Parade Ground which housed Fort Laramie’s officer complement – hence, “Officers Row”.
RIGHT TO LEFT, the “Burt” House, the “Surgeon’s” quarters, two adobe quarters and “Old Bedlam”. The surgeon’s eminent position in the social life of Fort Laramie is reflected in this 1888 view (left).

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 1889.

Location. 42° 12.191′ N, 104° 33.471′ 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. Infantry Barracks (a few steps from this marker); Old Bedlam (within shouting distance of this marker); Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutler’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); John (Portugee) Phillips (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Pony Express (about 300 feet away); Transcontinental Telegraph (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Laramie.

Also see . . . Fort Laramie National Historic Site. (Submitted on August 11, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

2. “Officers Row” Marker

Marker at Fort Laramie image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

3. Marker at Fort Laramie

Surgeon’s Quarters on Officers Row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

4. Surgeon’s Quarters on Officers Row

Inside the Surgeon’s Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

5. Inside the Surgeon’s Quarters

Dining Room in the Surgeon’s Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

6. Dining Room in the Surgeon’s Quarters

The “Burt” House on Officers Row image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 2, 2015

7. The “Burt” House on Officers Row

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 388 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 11, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.