Fort Bridger State Historic Site, WY

Fort Bridger is located in southwest WY about 30 miles east of Evanston, WY.  The site was established by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez in 1843 as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. It was obtained by the Mormons in the early 1850s, and then became a military outpost in 1858.  In the 1930's, the site also had a few cottages/cabins for folks traveling on Lincoln Highway. In 1933, the property was dedicated as a Wyoming Historical Landmark and Museum.

 

 

A replica of the old fort has been built at the historic site.

 

 

 

 

 Officers Quarters

 

 

These were some interesting items in the museum.

 

Lincoln Highway Cabins