Portugee Phillips

Portugee Phillips (HM1M68)

Location: Banner, WY 82832 Johnson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 32.117', W 106° 49.404'

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In honor ofJohn (Portugee) Phillipswho Dec. 22-24, 1866, rode 236 milesin sub-zero weather throughIndian infested country to FortLaramie to summon aid for thegarrison of Fort Phil Kearnybeleaguered by Indians followingthe Fetterman Massacre.Erected byThe Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming1936
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HM NumberHM1M68
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Year Placed1936
Placed ByHistorical Landmark Commission of Wyoming
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Date Added Friday, July 24th, 2015 at 10:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13T E 355130 N 4932945
Decimal Degrees44.53528333, -106.82340000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 32.117', W 106° 49.404'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 32' 7.02" N, 106° 49' 24.24" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Kearny Ln, Banner WY 82832, US
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