Collection: Fort Bridger Cemetery - Fort Bridger
The Fort Bridger Cemetery, located at the historic Fort Bridger site in Wyoming, is part of a rich historical tapestry connected to the early days of westward expansion in the United States. Fort Bridger itself, established in 1843 by mountain man Jim Bridger, became a key resupply station for travelers on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The site later served as a military post until its closure in 1890.
The cemetery includes graves of settlers, military personnel, and civilians connected to the fort's operations during its active years. Among those interred are figures who contributed to the region's development during the 19th century. The fort also played a role as a Pony Express station and a site of treaty negotiations, adding to its historical significance. Today, the cemetery is preserved as part of the Fort Bridger State Historic Site, which features museums and living history exhibits to celebrate the area's legacy.
The cemetery includes graves of settlers, military personnel, and civilians connected to the fort's operations during its active years. Among those interred are figures who contributed to the region's development during the 19th century. The fort also played a role as a Pony Express station and a site of treaty negotiations, adding to its historical significance. Today, the cemetery is preserved as part of the Fort Bridger State Historic Site, which features museums and living history exhibits to celebrate the area's legacy.
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