Near Sinclair in Carbon County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Viewing the Fort Grounds
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 6, 2013
1. Viewing the Fort Grounds Marker
Inscription.
Viewing the Fort Grounds. . Fort Fred Steele was established in 1868 as one of a group of military posts placed along the route of the Trans-Continental Railroad to protect and support the railroad construction. Today, except for the Powder Magazine (south of the Railroad tracks), only foundations remain. The buildings are marked with metal signs indicating the original use of the building and the dotted lines on the above map closely follows the original Parade Ground Path. This post did have some unique structures. These include the stone sidewalk, part of which still exists, along Officers Row, on the west side of the post. Another interesting structure is the Stone Corral, much of which still stands. Building number 13 shows evidence of being a military structure and may have been a barracks. Remember! These structures are unsafe, DO NOT ENTER!
Fort Fred Steele was established in 1868 as one of a group of military posts placed along the route of the Trans-Continental Railroad to protect and support the railroad construction. Today, except for the Powder Magazine (south of the Railroad tracks), only foundations remain. The buildings are marked with metal signs indicating the original use of the building and the dotted lines on the above map closely follows the original Parade Ground Path. This post did have some unique structures. These include the stone sidewalk, part of which still exists, along Officers Row, on the west side of the post. Another interesting structure is the Stone Corral, much of which still stands. Building number 13 shows evidence of being a military structure and may have been a barracks. Remember! These structures are unsafe, DO NOT ENTER!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 41° 46.682′ N, 106° 56.78′ W. Marker is near Sinclair, Wyoming, in Carbon County. Marker can be reached from County Road 347, 1.7 miles north of Old Highway. Marker can be reached by driving to the end of County Road 347 to the parking lot for the Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site and walking the pedestrian path underneath the railroad tracks
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to Fort Fred Steele. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sinclair WY 82334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Fort Fred Steele 1914 Marker at southeast corner of parade grounds
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 6, 2013
5. Buildings at Northwest Corner of Parade Grounds
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 6, 2013
6. Foundation of Barracks Building near Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 6, 2013
7. Chimneys of Barracks Buildings near Marker
Photographed By Duane Hall, July 6, 2013
8. View to North from Marker Location
The North Platte River is beyond the grove of trees
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 7, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.