Banner in Sheridan County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Fort Phil Kearny

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015

1. Fort Phil Kearny Marker

Inscription. has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1963

Erected 1963 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 44° 31.997′ N, 106° 49.688′ W. Marker is in Banner, Wyoming, in Sheridan County. Marker is on Wagon Box Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located at the base of the flagpole at Fort Phil Kearny. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Banner WY 82832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sullivant Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Lodge Trail Ridge (within shouting distance of this marker); A monument Honoring John “Portugee” Phillips (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of a Sawmill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fort Kearny Sawmills

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phil Kearny (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pilot Hill (about 300 feet away); Cemetery Site (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Banner.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015

2. Fort Phil Kearny Marker

Marker at Fort Phil Kearny image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015

3. Marker at Fort Phil Kearny

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015

4. Fort Phil Kearny Marker

Indian silhouettes can be seen atop the ridge in front of Fort Phil Kearny.

Fort Phil Kearny image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 24, 2015

5. Fort Phil Kearny

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 19, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.