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

A Good Duty Station

 
 
A Good Duty Station Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009
1. A Good Duty Station Marker
Inscription. The lifespan of most Western military posts was measured in months, or several years. Accordingly, their structures were temporary, and many have long since vanished from the landscape. Fort Yellowstone was unusual because of its permanence and the corresponding substance of its buildings. It also bore little resemblance to older, barricaded forts.

Because of its good facilities, relaxed discipline, and interesting surroundings, Fort Yellowstone was considered a prized assignment by many officers and enlisted men. But protection of the park did not suffer. Soldiers were ordered to "conduct themselves in a courteous and polite, but firm and decided manner" when carrying out their duties.

Photo Caption
Captain Anderson's dining room (Captain and guests), 1893. While most military posts were lonely and isolated, Fort Yellowstone offered a variety of social diversions. During "tourist season," officers and their wives frequently entertained visitors and friends.

Buildings Photo Captions Fort Yellowstone circa 1914:
1) Cavalry Barracks, Built 1909, Constructed from local sandstone;
2) Bachelor Officers' Quarters, Built 1909, Constructed from local sandstone;
3) Captain's Quarters, Built 1909, Duplex constructed from local sandstone;
4) Field Officer's Quarters,
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Built 1909, Constructed from local sandstone;
5) Officers' Quarters, Built 1897, Wood-frame duplex;
6) Officers' Quarters, Built 1897, Wood-frame duplex;
7) Officers' Quarters, Built 1891, Wood-frame duplex;
8) Officer's Quarters, Built 1891, Wood-frame duplex.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and CastlesMilitary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
 
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 44° 58.529′ N, 110° 41.959′ W. Marker was in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, in Park County. It was in Mammoth. Marker was on Unnamed Road, 0.1 miles south of North Entrance Road and upper Grand Loop Road, on the left when traveling south. Located in front of the Field Officers' Quarters, two houses south 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. Life in the Fort (a few steps from this marker); The Post Exchange
Field Officers' Quarters, Built 1909 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009
2. Field Officers' Quarters, Built 1909
(within shouting distance of this marker); A Soldier’s Life (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Yellowstone     National Historic Landmark (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Yellowstone (about 400 feet away); The Parade Ground (about 400 feet away); From Soldier to Ranger (about 400 feet away); Elk Rut (about 400 feet away).
 
More about this marker. This marker has been removed and replaced with a new marker nearby called Life in the Fort.
 
Officers’ Quarters image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 9, 2018
3. Officers’ Quarters
 
 
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 726 times since then and 4 times this year. Last updated on September 11, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2011, by Rich Pfingsten of Forest Hill, Maryland.   3. submitted on September 10, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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