Fort Bridger in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Officer's Quarters and Enlisted Men's Barracks

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

1. Officer's Quarters and Enlisted Men's Barracks Marker

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Inscription. This sketch of Fort Bridger appeared in the June 16, 1873 issue of New York's Daily Graphic, Shown are six log officer's quarters on the left; the hospital in the background; and the enlisted men's barracks on the right.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1873.

Location. 41° 19.096′ N, 110° 23.432′ W. Marker is in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, in Uinta County. It can be reached from Business U.S. 80 near Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Bridger WY 82933, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Uinta Mountains

and in the Westward Expansion Trails Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Officer's Quarters (log) (a few steps from this marker); Post Trader’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); The First School House in Wyoming (within shouting distance of this marker); School House, Milk House & Wash House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Post Trader (within shouting distance of this marker); Ice House, Warehouse and Mess Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Post Trader's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Grave of Thornburgh, the Dog (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bridger.

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. This marker is located on the grounds of Fort Bridger Historic Site. Obtain a map at the entrance or museum.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

2. Officer's Quarters and Enlisted Men's Barracks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.