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Historical Features - FORT BRIDGER STATE HISTORIC SITE
 

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Historical Features

Historical Features - FORT BRIDGER 


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Visit Jim Bridger's famous trading post on The Oregon Trail as well as the fort built by the US army and the old hotel on The Lincoln Highway.

Fort Bridger State Historic Site includes 37 acres with 27 historic structures, 4 historic replica structures, and 6 modern structures. Some natural historic sights you will find at Fort Bridger include the Groshon Creek, aspen groves, and many historic pines from the military era. There are also many archaeological digs currently being conducted on site.

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  • There are historical features throughout the site.
  • Every number and letter on the sitemap (PDF above) is a historical feature.

AvailabilityAvailability

Museum:

  • May to September: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • October to April: Open Fri-Sun 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Historic Buildings:

  • May to September: Open Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Included in site entrance fee.

Click here to view the Permits & Fees page

 

 

 

Historical Features

 

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Site Status

 

 Fort Bridger State Historic Site grounds are open year round, sunrise to sunset.

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Hours

 

Museum:

  • May 1 to September 30: Open Daily 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • October 1 to April 30: Museum and Buildings are closed to the general public.
  • Museum and buildings can be open by appointment with advanced notice and schedule permitting. Please email Superintendant Joshua Camp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Historic Buildings:

  • May 1 to September 30: Open Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Grounds:

  • Open year round, sunrise to sunset

Map

Phone Number

 

Office: 307-782-3842

Superintendent Mobile: 307-870-8811

 

Map

 Location

 

 Fort Bridger State Historic Site
 37000 I-80BL
 Fort Bridger, WY 82933

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