Mammoth in Mammoth Hot Springs in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
A Good Duty Station
Photographed by Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009
1. A Good Duty Station Marker
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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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 Castles • Military. 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. It 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 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: Life in the Fort (a few steps from this marker); The Post Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named A Soldiers Life (within shouting
Photographed by Rich Pfingsten, March 23, 2009
2. Field Officers' Quarters, Built 1909
Other markers no longer nearby. The Drill Field (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A Soldier's Life (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); From Soldier to Ranger (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. This marker has been removed and replaced with a new marker nearby called Life in the Fort.
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 873 times since then and 20 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.
