Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
The Parade Ground
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2015
1. The Parade Ground Marker
Gathering place, training ground, site of ceremonies and parades – the drill field was the focal point of daily life at Fort Yellowstone.
Each day began early with a bugler sounding reveille. Gradually, the fort came to life, and another bugle call brought horse-mounted soldiers trotting onto the field for the flag raising. Assignments were announced and troopers headed out to patrol Mammoth Hot Spring terraces. Those remaining behind assumed the never-ending task of caring for the posts horses, guard duty, or a work detail.
At dusk, the bugler called all troopers back to the field for the lowering of the flag, and the day was concluded with a cannon firing from the top of Capitol Hill (to your left). Taps was played as lights winked out and quiet settled over the fort.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 44° 58.584′ N, 110° 42.009′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. It is on N Entrance Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in the Mammoth Hot Springs Area of Yellowstone National Park, across the street from the Albright Visitor Center.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Bighorn Basin and in Greater Yellowstone. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elk Rut (here, next to this marker); Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Yellowstone (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Road Builders (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named From Soldier to Ranger (about 300 feet away); Life in the Fort (about 300 feet away); The Post Exchange (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named A Soldiers Life (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.
Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Road Builders (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Drill Field (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); From Soldier to Ranger (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); A Good Duty Station
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2015
2. The Parade Ground Marker
More about this marker. The background of the marker features a photograph of the 1st U.S. Cavalry assembled n the parade ground.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. See all of the markers on the Fort Yellowstone walking tour.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2015
3. Marker in Yellowstone National Park
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 9, 2018
4. World Heritage Site
This plaque is located inside the nearby Albright Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 617 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on December 25, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
