South Pass City in Fremont County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
South Pass City
Wyoming
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
1. South Pass City Marker
A Great Gold Camp
Part of Wyomings historical heritage. Acquired for preservation May 18, 1966, with funds raised by Wyoming;s 75th Anniversary Commission Inc., its advisers, county committees and people of Wyoming. Clifford P. Hansen - Governor
Alice Mesick - Chairman
Stephen Accola - Secretary
Kerm Kath - Treasurer
Edness Kimball Wilkins Lewis Bath
James K. Harrower Earl A. Madsen
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1858.
Location. 42° 28.105′ N, 108° 48.056′ W. Marker is in South Pass City, Wyoming, in Fremont County. It is on South Pass Main Street near Price Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 South Pass Main Street, Lander WY 82520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wind River Country. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Masonic Lodge in Wyoming (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Esther Hobart Morris (about 700 feet away); Crushing Gold Ore (approx. 0.3 miles away); South Pass City: Wyomings Biggest Gold Boom and Bust (approx. half a mile away); The Carissa Mine: Cycle of Boom and Bust (approx. half a mile away); How a Stamp Mill Works (approx. 0.6 miles away); The English Tunnel (approx. 0.7 miles away); South Pass and South Pass City (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Pass City.
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2. South Pass City Marker
The Cave (l) and John & Lida Sherlock House (r) are in the background.
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3. Oregon Trail Medallion
On posts located on either side of the South Pass City Monument.
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4. South Pass City map
South Pass City began during the 1868 gold rush. During it heyday, the town had more than 300 buildings and 2,000 residents. But, South Pass Citys bustling days ended when many of the gold claims started to play out and the anticipated high grade of ore simply was not found. By the mid-1870s only a few miners, merchants and families were left in the valley. Most of these residents looked to ranching, timber cutting, or hauling freight as a means of making a living.
As seen today, the town is nearly indistinguishable from its appearance of a century ago. In 1967, a non-profit group of Wyoming citizens acquired the town and donated it to the State of Wyoming for preservation and public benefit. The towns structures were stabilized and restored to their original state, with nearly all of the buildings housing interpretive exhibits about commerce, mining, and a way of life from days long gone. Notably, the Smith-Sherlock Company Store is still an operating business and post office where patrons can by merchandise and visit with the staff. Caption: (top left) South Pass City, 1906.
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As seen today, the town is nearly indistinguishable from its appearance of a century ago. In 1967, a non-profit group of Wyoming citizens acquired the town and donated it to the State of Wyoming for preservation and public benefit. The towns structures were stabilized and restored to their original state, with nearly all of the buildings housing interpretive exhibits about commerce, mining, and a way of life from days long gone. Notably, the Smith-Sherlock Company Store is still an operating business and post office where patrons can by merchandise and visit with the staff. Caption: (top left) South Pass City, 1906.
Click on the image to enlarge the map.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 24, 2014
5. Main Street from Tibbals Cabin
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6. Carissa Saloon
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7. South Pass City Main Street
W.C. Ervin Store (l), South Pass Hotel (c), Exchange Saloon (r).
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8. South Pass City Main Street
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9. South Pass School
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10. South Pass School
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11. E.A. Slack Cabine and Esther Morris Monument
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12. South Pass City from South Pass School
(left edge to right) Sherlock Garage and Sherlock Barn (above), Libby Cabin (on hill), Ice House, W.C Ervin Store, South Pass Hotel, Exchange Saloon, John & Lida Sherlock House and Smith-Sherlock Co. Store (roofs only).
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13. Miners Shack
Public Domain
14. South Pass City, 1906
Public Domain
15. Main Street in Winter, South Pass City, Wyoming
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 822 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15. submitted on January 7, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
