Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone
The row of buildings ahead of you is part of Historic Fort Yellowstone. These structures were built in three phases between 1891 and 1913 to serve as Army headquarters and to accommodate the troops assigned to Yellowstone National Park.
A stroll along the sidewalks of Fort Yellowstone takes you back to when the West was being tamed, the national park idea was new, and visitors travelled dusty roads in horse-drawn carriages. Explore life at Fort Yellowstone and discover how the U.S. Army saved one of this nation's most treasured places-Yellowstone National Park.
Drawing Caption: The self-guiding tour at Fort Yellowstone begins here, the former bachelor Officer's Quarters, built in 1909.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 44° 58.577′ N, 110° 41.98′ W. Marker was in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, in Park County. It was in Mammoth. It was at the intersection of North
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in the Bighorn Basin and in Greater Yellowstone. It was also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it was in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Fort Yellowstone (a few steps from this marker); The Parade Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk Rut (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named From Soldier to Ranger (within shouting distance of this marker); Life in the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Road Builders (about 300 feet away); The Post Exchange (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mammoth Hot Springs.
Other markers no longer nearby. From Soldier to Ranger (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Drill Field (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Road Builders (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been
More about this marker. This marker was removed and replaced with a marker called Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2011, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,044 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on September 11, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 15, 2011, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
