Fort Bridger in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Fort Bridger in 1889
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015
1. Fort Bridger in 1889 Marker
Inscription.
Fort Bridger in 1889. . Above is a copy of a watercolor of Fort Bridger done by Merritt D. Houghton (1845-1918), known for his historic illustrations of Wyoming towns, ranches and mines. The view is toward the south and the Uinta Mountains. , In 1889, the date of this painting, the fort had but one year remaining in its existence as a United States military post. The following year, as a result of the vanishing frontier and the lack of a need for forts such as this one, the army abandoned Fort Bridger.
Above is a copy of a watercolor of Fort Bridger done by Merritt D. Houghton (1845-1918), known for his historic illustrations of Wyoming towns, ranches and mines. The view is toward the south and the Uinta Mountains.
In 1889, the date of this painting, the fort had but one year remaining in its existence as a United States military post. The following year, as a result of the vanishing frontier and the lack of a need for forts such as this one, the army abandoned Fort Bridger.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 41° 19.086′ N, 110° 23.491′ W. Marker is in Fort Bridger, Wyoming, in Uinta County. Marker 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.
More about this marker. This marker is overlooking the parade grounds at Fort Bridger Historic Site. Obtain a map at the entrance or museum.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015
2. Fort Bridger in 1889 Marker (detail)
Key: Arrow ➚ Points to Your Present Location; 1 - Oregon Trail; 2 - Groshon Creek; 3 - Hostler's Quarters; 4 - Quartermaster's Stables; 5,6* - Storehouses; 7 - Citizen Hotel; 8 - Billiard Hall; 9* - Post Trader's Complex; 10* - Officer's Quarters and Officer's Row; 11 - Officer's Quarters; 12 - Band Shell; 13* - Commanding Officer's Quarters; 14 - Hospital Complex; 15 - Adjutant's Quarters; 16 - Pump House, Water Tank; 17 - Ice House; 18 - Laundress Quarters; 19,20,21,22,23,24 - Barracks; 25 - Parade Grounds; 26* - New Guardhouse; 27* - Commissary; 28* - Shops; 29* - Old Commissary; 30* Old Guardhouse; 31 - Magazine-Arsenal; 32 - Laundress Quarters; 33 - Bakery; 34 - Laundress Quarters; 35 - Little Blacks Fork; 36 - Sawmill; 37 - Fuel Storehouse; 38 - Blacksmith Shop; * Indicates a structure still existing, restored and/or presently used as a museum. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015
3. Fort Bridger in 1889 Marker
Fort Bridger Historic Site brochure
4. Map of Fort Bridger Historic Site
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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 313 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.