Laramie in Albany County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Steen Gronlund
| | Citizen Driver | |
Photographed by Sam Skeen, August 5, 2024
1. Steen Gronlund Marker
At 23, Steen moved to the U.S. and began his own truck driving career. His distinguished 49 years on the road include 5.34 million accident-free miles! His dedication to safety has been recognized through many accolades and awards, including the 2007 Colorado Motor Carriers Association Driver of the Year.
Steen is a seasoned professional who believes in respect and courtesy to others. He has been an ambassador for the Trucker Buddy program since 2000, sharing his love and knowledge of the trucking industry with local elementary students.
In 2006, Steen became a U.S. citizen. He is proud to be a part of this country and of having earned the right to vote in it.
The Citizen Driver program was developed to celebrate the best of the best in the trucking industry. This honor recognizes Drivers who earn public
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Erected by TravelCenters of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 2019.
Location. 41° 19.715′ N, 105° 37.171′ W. Marker is in Laramie, Wyoming, in Albany County. It can be reached from West Curtis Street. The marker is mounted to the wall σf the travel center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1855 W Curtis Street, Laramie WY 82070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Laramie Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Excavation Site: Blacksmith Shop, Candle Shop, and Outhouse (approx. 1.2 miles away); Excavation Site: Old Kitchen and Bakery Ovens (approx. 1.2 miles away); Excavation Site: New Boiler Plant and Smoke Stack (approx. 1.2 miles away); Excavation Site: Ice House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Excavation Site: Basement Entrance to the Warden's House (approx. 1.3 miles away); 150 N. 2nd Street (approx. 1.7 miles away); 2nd Story Brothels (approx. 1.7 miles away); Laramie Timeline (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laramie.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Sam Skeen of State College, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 26 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Sam Skeen of State College, Pennsylvania. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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