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
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. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The "New" Guardhouse & Sentry Box (within shouting distance of this marker); Officer's Quarters and Enlisted Men's Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Digging Up the Past (about 300 feet away); Infantry Barracks (Museum) (about 300 feet away); Officer's Quarters (log) (about 300 feet away);
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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.
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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 600 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
