Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park
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Volcanoguy
N 44° 58.576 W 110° 41.985
12T E 523674 N 4980357
History sign about historic Fort Yellowstone which is located in front of the Bachelor Officers' Quarters (now the Albright Visitor Center) in Mammoth, Wyoming.
Waymark Code: WMD96Q
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 12/07/2011
Views: 8
“From 1886 until the creation of the National Park Service in 1916 the United States Army was responsible for the administration and management of Yellowstone National Park.
The row of buildings ahead of you is part of Historic Fort Yellowstone. These structures were built in three phases between 1891 and 1913 to serve as Army headquarters and to accommodate the troops assigned to Yellowstone National Park.
A stroll along the sidewalks of Fort Yellowstone takes you back to when the West was being tamed, the national park idea was new, and visitors travelled dusty roads in horse-drawn carriages. Explore life at Fort Yellowstone and discover how the U.S. Army saved one of this nation’s most treasured places -- Yellowstone National Park.”
Marker Name: Welcome to Historic Fort Yellowstone
Marker Type: City
Addtional Information:
Group Responsible for Placement: National Park Service
Web link(s) for additional information: [Web Link]
Date Dedicated: Not listed
Marker Number: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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