Near Jeffrey City in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Split Rock

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

1. Split Rock Marker

Inscription. A famous natural landmark used by Indians, trappers, and emigrants on the Oregon Trail. Site of Split Rock Pony Express 1860-1861, stage and telegraph station is on the south side of the Sweetwater. Split Rock can be seen as a cleft on the Rattlesnake Range.

Erected 1956 by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list.

Location. 42° 28.373′ N, 107° 36.247′ W. Marker is near Jeffrey City, Wyoming, in Fremont County. Marker is on U.S. 287, 2½ miles west of California Emigrant Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the north side of US Route 287 approx. 11.5 miles east of Jeffrey City and approx. 11.5 miles northwest of State Route 220. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jeffrey City WY 82310, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Split Rock (approx. 3.2 miles away); Trails to Opportunity (approx. 3.2 miles away); Split Rock Meadows (approx.

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3.2 miles away); Wild Horses (approx. 3.2 miles away); a different marker also named Split Rock (approx. 3.2 miles away); Pony Express (approx. 3.2 miles away); Muddy Gap (approx. 11.2 miles away).

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

2. Split Rock Marker

Split Rock in right background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 804 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.