Oregon Trail Pioneer Memorial -- Casper WY
N 42° 51.096 W 106° 19.500
13T E 391741 N 4745186
The Oregon Trail Pioneer Memorial stands tall in a small park across from the Natrona County Courthouse in downtown Casper WY
Waymark Code: WMK1PT
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 01/30/2014
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This marble obelisk on two stair-steps honors the Oregon Trail pioneers who settled this county.
The words carved into the obelisk read as follows:
"PIONEER MONUMENT
Erected on the site
of the
OLD OREGON TRAIL
In memory of the pioneers
Who blazed the way
Built by
NATRONA COUNTY PIONEER
ASSOCIATION
1849 1911"
A second historical plaque was subsequently added to the obelisk marking the site of Fort Casper, to the west:
"FORT CASPER
US Military Post
Established about 1864
By Volunteers
Abandoned Oct 19, 1867
Situated one mile west
Of this spot
Marked by the State of Wyoming
1914"
Road of Trail Name: Oregon Trail
State: WY
County: Natrona
Historical Significance:
The obelisk is on the site of the Oregon Trail as it passed through here
Years in use: 1846-1869
How you discovered it:
Mama Blaster has a history degree from the University of Texas at Austin
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
Kenneth Holmes, Best of Covered Wagon Women Vol 1 and Vol 2
Website Explination:
http://www.america101.us/trail/Oregontrail.html
Why?:
emigration
Directions:
201 N Center St
Casper WY
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Visit Instructions:
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