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| Landmark #1 | Uinta County | Visited: Sept. 6, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The reconstructed first school house in Wyoming! |
| What makes it historical? | THE PLAQUE SAYS: In 1860, Judge William A. Carter erected this school house for the education of his four daughters, two sons, and other children of the fort. Competent instructors from the East were employed and the students of this school were permitted to enter eastern colleges without further preparation. Thus the way was paved for future education in Wyoming.
OTHER TIDBITS: William Carter was a sutler, a traveling shopkeeper for the US Army. When the Army brought him to Fort Bridger during the Utah War, he set up shop permanently and became Wyoming’s first millionaire! He did his best to maintain the life of a gentleman out on the range and was known for his hospitality! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| How do I find it? | Listed Directions: 37001 Interstate 80 Business Fort Bridger, WY 82933 Annotations: From Casper: ~297mi (478km) — 5hrs |
| When should I go? | The park is open daily from 8:00 AM until dark, April 1 through October 31, and is closed all winter! |