Fort Bridger 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 1933, the property was dedicated as a Wyoming Historical Landmark and Museum.
There are several restored historical buildings from the military time period, a reconstruction of the trading post operated by Jim Bridger, and an interpretive archaeological site containing the base of the cobble rock wall built by the Mormons during their occupation of the fort. In addition, a museum containing artifacts from the different periods is housed in the 1888 stone barracks building. |
| Hours: |
Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., April through October; 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June through August. The grounds are open from 8:30 a.m. until sunset. Most of the grounds are open year round, but the exhibit buildings are closed after Labor Day
weekend until May 31. The museum/visitor center is closed from November 1 to March 31. The
museum/visitor center is open weekends only in April and October. |
| Facilities: |
Drinking water, gift shop, historic structures, living history, markers, museum, picnic area, restrooms, trails, visitor center, Volksmarch Trail. |
| Directions: |
Fort Bridger State Historic Site can be reached by taking Interstate 80, Exit 34 (east of Evanston), then driving approximately 3 miles south.
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| Coordinates: |
Map Coordinates (NAD83): 41 19.047N; 110 23.436W |
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| Regulations: |
- No alcohol.
- No horses.
- No firearms or fireworks.
- No overnight camping.
- No bicycles on footpaths or grass.
- No throwing of objects such as Frisbees, balls, horseshoes, rocks, etc.
- No open fires. Cooking fires in grills only.
- Pets must be on a leash.
- Observe handicapped parking signs. Violators will be towed at owner's expense.
- All special events must be approved and require a 30-day advance permit.
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