Mammoth in Mammoth Hot Springs in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009

1. Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone Marker

Inscription. From 1886 until the creation of the National Park Service in 1916 the United States Army was responsible for the administration and management of Yellowstone National Park.

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. Marker was at the intersection of North

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Entrance Road and Grand Loop Road - upper loop, on the left when traveling south on North Entrance Road. Located in front of the Albright Visitor's Center. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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); From Soldier to Ranger (within shouting distance of this marker); Life in the Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Road Builders (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Post Exchange (about 400 feet away).

More about this marker. This marker was removed and replaced with a marker called Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark.

Albright Visitors Center with marker in front image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009

2. Albright Visitors Center with marker in front

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009

3. Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone Marker

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009

4. Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone Marker

Unnamed road looking south at Fort Yellowstone buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009

5. Unnamed road looking south at Fort Yellowstone buildings

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 825 times since then and 8 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.