Near Douglas in Converse County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
Junction of the Oregon Trail
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2015
1. Junction of the Oregon Trail Marker
marks the junction
of the Oregon Trail
and road to Old Ft.
Fetterman nine
miles north of this
spot. Established
July 10, 1867. Abandoned
May 25, 1882.
Erected 1915 by State of Wyoming and Citizens of Converse County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list.
Location. 42° 43.32′ N, 105° 29.142′ W. Marker is near Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse County. It is on Cold Springs Road (State Highway 91) near Bedtick Road (County Route 8), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 672 Cold Springs Road, Douglas WY 82633, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wyoming’s Westward Expansion Trails Region and in the Powder River Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bill Hooker (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Oregon Trail (approx. 3.1 miles away); Douglas World War II POW Camp (approx. 4.8 miles away); John Hunton (approx. 5½ miles away); Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) 4-8-4 Steam Locomotive #5633 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Douglas
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 18, 2015
2. Junction of the Oregon Trail Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 825 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
