Near Farson in Sweetwater County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Simpson's Hollow

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

1. Simpson's Hollow Marker

Inscription. Here on Oct. 6, 1857, U.S. Army supply wagons led by a Capt. Simpson were burned by Major Lot Smith and 43 Utah Militia men. They were under orders from Brigham Young, Utah Territorial Governor, to delay the army's advance on Utah. This delay of the army helped affect a peaceful settlement of difficulties.

The day earlier a similar burning of 52 army supply wagons took place near here at Smith's Bluff.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 42° 1.084′ N, 109° 35.462′ W. Marker is near Farson, Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. It is on State Highway 28 9 miles west of U.S. 191, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farson WY 82932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Westward Expansion Trails Region.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Utah War (a few steps from this marker); Burning Wagons (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Simpson's Hollow (within shouting distance of this marker); First Transcontinental Telegraph (approx. 2.1 miles away); Emigrant/Indian Relations (approx. 2.1 miles away); Pilot Butte & "Graves" of the Unknown Emigrants (approx.

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2.1 miles away); Pilot Butte (approx. 2.1 miles away); Continuing the Journey West (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farson.

Also see . . . Utah War: U.S. Government Versus Mormon Settlers. Article from Wild West Magazine. (Submitted on July 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

2. Simpson's Hollow Marker

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

3. Simpson's Hollow Marker

With other markers on the Utah War

Trail Marker behind Simpson's Hollow Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane Hall, May 28, 2013

4. Trail Marker behind Simpson's Hollow Marker

California/Mormon/Oregon/Pony Express Trail

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,034 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.