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

Fort Laramie

Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 30, 1997

1. Fort Laramie Marker

Inscription. A military post on the Oregon Trail June 16, 1849-March 2, 1890. This monument is erected by the State of Wyoming and a few interested residents

Erected 1913.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1890.

Location. 42° 12.233′ N, 104° 33.439′ W. Marker is in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, in Goshen County. It is on State Highway 160. This inscription is on an obelisk located on the grounds of 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Laramie Basin and in the Westward Expansion Trails Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Transcontinental Telegraph (here, next to this marker); The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Pony Express (a few steps from this marker); The Sutler’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sutler’s Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bedlam (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Laramie National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Cavalry Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Laramie.

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Inside the Fort Laramie Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 30, 1997

2. Inside the Fort Laramie Visitor Center

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 30, 1997

3. Inside the Fort Laramie Visitor Center

Fort Laramie Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 30, 1997

4. Fort Laramie Buildings

Sign at the entrance to Fort Laramie National Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Don Morfe, June 30, 1997

5. Sign at the entrance to Fort Laramie National Historic Site

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 28, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.