Near Douglas in Converse County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
James Bridger’s Ferry
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
1. James Bridger’s Ferry Marker
established in 1864, was
located 1500 feet up the
river from this monument.
Erected 1937 by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 42° 38.914′ N, 105° 9.819′ W. Marker is near Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse County. It is on State Highway 319 near U.S. 18, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Douglas WY 82633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Westward Expansion Trails Region and in the Powder River Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great 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 4 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cottonwoods: Homes Along the Prairie River
this page online
More about this marker. This marker is southeast of Orin Junction and just south of the bridge over the North Platte River.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
2. James Bridger’s Ferry Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2014
3. North Platte River
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,619 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
