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About Our Site - Fort Fred Steele
This frontier Army post, which served as a hub for both the military and Wyoming’s lumber and livestock industries, is located just off I-80 at Exit 228. This frontier Army post has a fascinating history interlacing transportation with the military and the growth of the lumber and livestock industries in Wyoming. Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site is administered by the Division of State Parks, Historic Sites and Trails, Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.
A View into the Past
Today many of the foundations are visible but very few structures are intact. Fort Steele State Historic Site offers an excellent opportunity for the preservation and interpretation of Wyoming’s diverse cultural heritage. Although the number of structures has declined over the years what remains standing is living testimony to the flourishing and subsequent passing of several frontiers.
Final Fort Fred Steele Anniversary Presentation is Saturday
 August 28, 2018 The eighth and final program in the Fort Fred Steele 150th Anniversary Celebration Series focuses on Tie Hacks, from 1 – 4 p.m., September 1 on the grounds of the fort. With the construction of the transcontinental railroad, a vast number of railroad ties were needed. Cutting timber to produce railroad ties was known as “tie hacking.” Learn about one of the most interesting and exhausting jobs you might have had in the late 1880s and early 1900s. Cake and refreshments will be served. For more information call Steve Horn, 307-320-3013 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Fort Fred Steele is located at Exit 228 on I-80 east of Rawlins. Share this article: Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails A Division of Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources 2301 Central Avenue, 4th Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002 307-777-6323, www.wyoparks.org
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- Final Fort Fred Steele Anniversary Presentation is Saturday 2018-08-28 08:43:36
- Fort Fred Steele 150th Anniversary Program Focuses on Union Pacific 2018-07-12 13:31:44
- Fort Fred Steele hosts "Towns and Ghost Towns" self-guided tour 2018-06-21 15:10:45
- History of Lincoln Highway is focus of Fort Fred Steele 150th Anniversary celebration presentation 2018-06-14 12:38:14
- Fort Fred Steele Program Examines Carbon County Sheep Industry 2018-05-30 10:32:13
- Ft. Phil Kearny State Historic Site Hosts Annual Kids' Pheasant Hunt 2017-11-17 07:24:21
- Fort Fred Steele - Welcome to our new website! 2017-03-28 14:28:03
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