Laramie!

Laramie
Landmark #AB0006.93 Albany County Visited: June 10, 2017 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A sign outside the Laramie Train Depot!
What makes it historical? THE SIGN SAYS: Founded in 1868 upon the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad. Laramie was named after fur trader Jacques LaRamie. The first female jurors served here in 1870 after Wyoming Territory, in 1869, for the first time in history, gave women full rights of sufferage. Humorist Bill Nye founded his Boomerang newspaper in 1881, and the University of Wyoming opened its doors in 1887. At the south edge of the city lie the ruins of Fort Sanders, 1866 – 1882. West of the city can be seen the first intermountain ranch (1869) and the ruts left by Ben Holladay’s stage coaches on the old Overland Trail. Erected 1964 by Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department and Wyoming State Historical Society.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the Wyoming State Historical Society!
  • Donate to the Wyoming State Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How do I find it? Listed Directions:
1st & S 1st St
Laramie, WY 82070

Annotations:
Yup! That’s correct!

From Casper: ~152mi (245km) — 2.6hrs
From Cheyenne: ~49mi (79km) — 0.9hrs
From Evanston: ~309mi (498km) — 5.2hrs
From Jackson: ~384mi (618km) — 6.4hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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