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Fort Bridger State Historic Site, Fort Bridger, WY

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Fort Bridger State Historic Site

A southwest Wyoming state historic site preserving a fur trading post, an army fort, and a Lincoln Highway hotel along major emigrant trails.

37000 I-80BL, Fort Bridger, WY 82933 · Fort Bridger, WY

About Fort Bridger State Historic Site

Fort Bridger State Historic Site, run by Wyoming State Parks, preserves structures and remains from five periods of use: mountain men, Mormons, the military, a milk barn and motel era, and a museum phase. The site also interprets several trails that passed through the fort, including the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, Pony Express, Overland, Cherokee, and Lincoln Highway routes. Visitors can see a replica of Jim Bridger's trading post, the 1884 Commanding Officer's Quarters, and a former infantry barracks that now houses the museum. The grounds span about 37 acres and include Groshon Creek, aspen groves, and historic pines. It sits a few miles off Interstate 80 and works well as a stop to walk the grounds and learn regional history.

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