Site of Army Bridge

Site of Army Bridge (HM1MQ1)

Location: Fort Laramie, WY 82212 Goshen County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 12.136', W 104° 33.375'

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The Laramie River was unpredictable and unchecked by dams. High water during the spring of the year often damaged or washed away existing bridges; therefore, from 1853 to post abandonment in 1890 the river was spanned by several successive bridges on or near this site. The first was constructed by a private firm which charged tolls to both soldiers and emigrants. In subsequent years they were free to all users. The bridges were well-traveled since a variety of living quarters and a hotel had sprung up on the opposite bank. Bridge sizes varied. They were 14 to 16 feet wide and up to 236 feet long.
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HM NumberHM1MQ1
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Placed ByFort Laramie National Historic Site
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, August 10th, 2015 at 6:01pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13T E 536633 N 4672329
Decimal Degrees42.20226667, -104.55625000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 12.136', W 104° 33.375'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 12' 8.16" N, 104° 33' 22.5" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Unnamed Road, Fort Laramie WY 82212, US
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