Casper WY Landmarks & Monuments

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AFort Caspar

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Overview Come to Fort Caspar for a look at what the "good old days" in these parts were really like. The first occupation of this site was in 1847 when Brigham Young and the Mormon Pioneer party constructed a ferry to cross the North Platte River. The post also served as a relay station for the Pony Expre... more on Frommers
Overview The Fort Caspar Historic Site re-creates the post at Platte Bridge, which became Fort Caspar after the July 1865 battle that claimed the lives of several soldiers, including Lieutenant Caspar Collins. A post depicts life at a frontier station in the 1860s, and sometimes ... more on Fodor's

4001 Fort Caspar Road
Casper, WY 82604

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Overview Five major immigrant trails passed near or through Casper between 1843 and 1870. The best known are the Oregon Trail and the Mormon Trail, both of which crossed the North Platte River in the vicinity of today's Casper. The National Historic Trails Interpretive Center examines the early history of... more on Fodor's
This excellent facility opened in Casper in 2002, using state-of-the-art exhibits to give us modern travelers an idea of what life on the "road" was like ... more on OpenList.com

1501 North Poplar Street
Casper, WY

Overview This Museum offers a glimpse into the life of homesteaders and ranching families in the early to mid-1900s. Also, enjoy a self-guided tour ... more on MuseumStuff.com

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