Gillette in Campbell County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Worthington Generator Units

— Energy Equipment Exhibit —

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022

1. Worthington Generator Units Marker

Inscription.
Model HBGG-6
Year built 1945
Horsepower 168
Cubic inch 4006
Kilowatt 113

These generators provided electrical power for a natural gas processing plant in the Ute oilfield north of Gillette, WY. They were taken out of service in approximately 1974.

Donated by Western Gas Resources
Supported by Jim’s Water Service, Hettinger Welding

Erected by Energy Equipment Exhibit of the High Plains Technology Center at Cam-Plex.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 44° 17.081′ N, 105° 26.911′ W. Marker is in Gillette, Wyoming, in Campbell County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Garner Lake Road and Martingale Drive, on the left when traveling south. The marker and generators are in the Cam-Plex Energy Equipment Exhibit at Gillette Energy Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 891 South Garner Lake Road, Gillette WY 82718, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

on the Great

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Plains,

on the Northern Plains,

and specifically on the High Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caterpillar (a few steps from this marker); Engine 5802 (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal Shovel Bucket (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Drill (within shouting distance of this marker); Sundial and Time Capsule (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Industrial Tires (about 400 feet away); Pulling Unit (about 400 feet away); Unit Rig Truck (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gillette.

Worthington Generator Unit image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022

2. Worthington Generator Unit

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 29, 2022

3. Worthington Generator Units & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.