National Historic Site · Wyoming, United States
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fort Laramie National Historic Site is a national historic site in Wyoming, United States, covering 873 acres (353 ha), established in 1931.
National Historic Site · Wyoming, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Wyoming, United States |
| Area | 873 acres (353 ha) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Coordinates | 42.2030° N, 104.5459° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Fort Laramie (; founded as Fort William and known for a while as Fort John) was a significant 19th-century trading post, diplomatic site, and military installation located at the confluence of the Laramie and the North Platte Rivers. They joined in the upper Platte River Valley in the eastern part of the present-day US state of Wyoming. The fort was founded as a private trading post in the 1830s to service the overland fur trade; in 1849, it was purchased by the United States Army.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) · Scottsbluff, United States · 53.8 miles away
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) · Cheyenne, United States · 73.7 miles away
- Laramie Regional Airport (LAR) · Laramie, United States · 84.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Laramie National Historic Site?
Fort Laramie National Historic Site is in Wyoming, United States (42.2030° N, 104.5459° W).
When was Fort Laramie National Historic Site established?
Fort Laramie National Historic Site was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Laramie National Historic Site?
Fort Laramie National Historic Site covers 873 acres (353 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Laramie_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fola/ — Official park page.