Mammoth in Yellowstone National Park in Park County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

A Sense of Community

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2015

1. A Sense of Community Marker

Inscription.
The last of the structures built by the army (completed in 1913), the chapel added a finishing touch to the fort and was considered by far its most beautiful structure. The community held religious services in the troop mess hall, the post exchange, or in a private residence until the chapel was built. In 1914, Katherine Piercy Edmunds and Captain Albert Ady King of the First U.S. Cavalry became the first couple to be married here.

In the decades since, the chapel continues to serve the community. Thoughtful design has given it a timeless splendor that complements its wilderness setting.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 44° 58.37′ N, 110° 41.891′ W. Marker is in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Park County. It is in Mammoth. Marker is on Grand Loop Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in the Mammoth Hot Springs Area of Yellowstone National Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Yellowstone National Park Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Guard Duty (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Crime in Wonderland (about 500 feet away); A Soldier’s Life (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Post Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away); Life in the Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Yellowstone National Historic Landmark (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Yellowstone (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yellowstone National Park.

More about this marker. The background of the marker features a photograph of the interior of the chapel in 1920.

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

2. A Sense of Community Marker

Marker at Old Fort Yellowstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 29, 2015

3. Marker at Old Fort Yellowstone

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 340 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.