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Wagon Roads and TrailsOverland/Cherokee Trail - Point of Rocks, Wyoming

in Wagon Roads and Trails

In 1849 a group of whites and Cherokee Indians embarked on a journey from Arkansas to the gold mines of California. The trail they followed became known as the Cherokee Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/11/2007

last visited: 7/12/2007

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Wyoming Historical MarkersOverland Stage Route - Point of Rocks, Wyoming

in Wyoming Historical Markers

The Overland Stage Route moved south to this area when the northern route was regularly attacked by Native Americans.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/10/2007

last visited: 7/12/2007

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American Guide SeriesPoint of Rocks, Wyoming

in American Guide Series

Point of Rocks is nearly a ghost town at this point. The most well known feature of the town is its Overland Stage Station, built in 1861.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/17/2007

last visited: 8/19/2007

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American Guide SeriesAlmond Stage Station - Point of Rocks, Wyoming

in American Guide Series

This building was built in 1861 as a stagecoach station along the Overland Stage Line. It later served as a Pony Express station, a school and a residence.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 9/6/2007

last visited: 9/6/2007

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BarnsOverland Stagecoach Station Barn - Point of Rocks, WY

in Barns

This is the ruins of the Almond Stage Station barn, a stop along the Overland Stagecoach line and the Pony Express. The station has been restored, but the barn was left in ruins.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 3/14/2008

last visited: 3/15/2008

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Lincoln HighwayOverland Stage Station - Point of Rocks, WY

in Lincoln Highway

Long before the Lincoln Highway was routed through this area, the Overland Stage Line used the passage. Here you'll find a beautifully preserved stage station and part of its barn.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/15/2008

last visited: never

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Photos Then and NowOverland Stage Station - Point of Rocks, Wyoming

in Photos Then and Now

This building was built in 1861 as a stagecoach station along the Overland Trail.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/19/2007

last visited: 5/25/2009

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U.S. National Register of Historic PlacesPoint of Rocks Stage Station - Point of Rocks, WY

in U.S. National Register of Historic Places

This building was built in 1861 as a stagecoach station along the Overland Stage Line. It later served as a Pony Express station, a school and a residence.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/19/2007

last visited: 7/19/2007

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Former SchoolsPoint of Rocks School - Point of Rocks, Wyoming

in Former Schools

This building, originally a stagecoach stop, became a school in 1877 when the stagecoach line through the area was abandoned.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/11/2007

last visited: 7/12/2007

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Official Local Tourism AttractionsPoint of Rocks Stage Station - Point of Rocks, WY

in Official Local Tourism Attractions

This building was built in 1861 as a stagecoach station along the Overland Stage Line. It later served as a Pony Express station, a school and a residence.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/19/2007

last visited: 7/19/2007

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Neon SignsSprings Motel - Rock Springs, Wyoming

in Neon Signs

There's not much to see in this little town, but we thought this googie sign was fun as we drove through.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 10/17/2007

last visited: 10/19/2007

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Googie ArchitectureSprings Motel sign - Rock Springs, Wyoming

in Googie Architecture

This googie sign is located in a small town in Wyoming on what was originally the Lincoln Highway.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Hikenutty

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/13/2007

last visited: 11/11/2008

W38 km

MuralsZoo-Becks Wall On Center Street Rock Springs, Wyoming

in Murals

Mural of different animals on a pet shop.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jeewy

location: Wyoming

date listed: 12/14/2005

last visited: never

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Wyoming Historical MarkersBig Sandy - Pony Express Station

in Wyoming Historical Markers

The Pony Express Station "Big Sandy" in Farson, Wyoming.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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Wyoming Historical Markers"Parting of the Ways," Wyoming

in Wyoming Historical Markers

I traveled The Oregon Trail with an Elderhostel group from Kansas City/Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon June 13-28, 2007. We stopped at "Parting of the Ways" on our way to Farson, Wyoming on Thursday, June 21.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red

location: Wyoming

date listed: 12/23/2007

last visited: never

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U.S. Post OfficesFarson, Wyoming 82932

in U.S. Post Offices

The Post Office for Farson, Wyoming.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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Pony Express MonumentsBig Sandy Station - Farson, Wyoming

in Pony Express Monuments

April 3rd 1860 to Nov. 20 1861, BIG SANDY Station operated just northwest of here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Utah

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 9/19/2009

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Wyoming Historical MarkersLittle Sandy Crossing

in Wyoming Historical Markers

On Monday evening, June 28, 1847, Brigham Young and the Mormon Pioneers met James Bridger and Party near this place.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 7/6/2008

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Scenic Roadside Look-OutsSouth Pass Scenic Overlook, Wyoming

in Scenic Roadside Look-Outs

I traveled The Oregon Trail with an Elderhostel group from Kansas City/Independence, Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon June 13-28, 2007.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red

location: Wyoming

date listed: 7/7/2007

last visited: 8/18/2009

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Wyoming Historical MarkersSimpson's Hollow

in Wyoming Historical Markers

Here on Oct. 6 1857 U.S. Army Supply wagons led by a capt. Simpson were burned by a Major Lot Smith and 43 Utah Militia Men.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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Pilot Butte

in 'You Are Here' Maps

Pilot Butte Historic Site's You Are Here Sign.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Utah

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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U.S. BenchmarksLatham #3

in U.S. Benchmarks

Part of the Latham system west of communication tower and west of the Latham benchmark about 25 yards. On Continental Divide Road in Sweetwater County Wyoming. As of the date of this posting the marker was not in the NGS logs that I could find.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Jake81499

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/22/2007

last visited: never

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U.S. Historic Survey Stones and MonumentsCO WY Hand Carved Stone State Line Monument

in U.S. Historic Survey Stones and Monuments

Hand Carved State Line Monument

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cocoalminer

location: Colorado

date listed: 11/28/2007

last visited: never

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Wyoming Historical MarkersLombard Ferry

in Wyoming Historical Markers

The most popular means of crossing for those on the main branch of the westward emigrant trails was the "Lombard Ferry," established by mountain men in 1843.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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Mormon River Crossing

in 'You Are Here' Maps

A You Are Here map among many historic plaques and markers at this highway turn-off.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member AD0OR

location: Wyoming

date listed: 8/7/2007

last visited: 8/7/2007

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