Near Glenrock in Converse County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Site of Brigham Young (BYX) Mail Station
1859
Photographed By Peter Isner, June 7, 2020
1. Site of Brigham Young (BYX) Mail Station Marker
One of the first two stations built to supply the Mormon emigrants and mail station to accommodate the mail service by virtue of the mail contract awarded to Hyrum Kimball agent of the BYX.
Abandoned in 1858 due to the actions of the United States government in sending troops to Salt Lake City to quell the rumored insurrection.
Later occupied by Indian Agency of the Upper Platte under Thomas S. Twiss along with several Lutheran missionaries.
In the winter 1859-60 the buildings were completed and occupied by troops of the “Expedition of the Yellowstone“ commanded by Captain W.F. Reynolds with Dr. F.V. Hayden as medical aid and Jim Bridger as guide.
Erected by Glenrock Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Exploration • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 42° 49.86′ N, 105° 54.162′ W. Marker is near Glenrock, Wyoming, in Converse County. Marker is on Deer Creek Road (County Highway 19) one mile south of I-25 (U.S. I-25), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Glenrock WY 82637, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 6 miles of this
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2020, by Peter Isner of Douglas, Wyoming. This page has been viewed 303 times since then and 25 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 24, 2020, by Peter Isner of Douglas, Wyoming. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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