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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SXQ_salt-creek-oil-field-historical_Casper-WY.html
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Development of the Salt Creek Oilfield accompanied the nation's evolving interest in the West from a romantic wilderness to a resource of mineral wealth. Placer oil claims were filed in the Salt Creek area beginning in 1883, five…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SWA_wyomings-oil-gas-historical_Casper-WY.html
Native Americans were the first to use Wyoming's oil and later show early explorers where to find it. Sticky black liquids bubbling in natural seeps were used for liniments and paints. In 1832, Captain Bonneville found the "great tar spring' below…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SW8_cable-tool-drilling-rig-historical_Casper-WY.html
Drilling rigs of this type were used from about 1878 into the 1950's. With the drilling of deeper wells, starting in the 1920's, cable-tool drilling was gradually replaced by more modern rotary-drilling methods. This replica was built using plans …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QFJ_scandal_Casper-WY.html
Teapot Rock is an outcropping of sandstone whose general outline resembles a teapot—though harsh weather has collapsed both handle and spout. Taking place nearby, the Teapot Dome Scandal "erupted like a gusher" In 1924, rocking the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QCN_casper-the-oil-capital-of-the-rockies_Casper-WY.html
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Shaped by History
Salt Creek oil brought prosperity to Casper, in addition to people and industry. Despite the closure of Casper refineries as well as reduced output of Salt Creek oil in recent years, oil history and wealth ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBO_battle-of-red-buttes_Casper-WY.html
Commemorating
Battle of Red Buttes
which occurred across
North Platte River
July 26, 1865
Erected by
Headquarters 2d, Corps Area
United States Army
which reenacted the battle at
Governor's Island N.Y.
June 21, and 22, 1930
H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBL_the-oregon-trail_Casper-WY.html
Oregon Trail approximately four miles north, on bend of North Platte visible to the north. Robert Stuart in 1812 erected the first white man's cabin in Wyoming.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBK_emigrant-gap-historical-site_Casper-WY.html
Many emigrant pioneers passed through this gap, or opening, in Emigrant Ridge between the 1840's and the 1880's as they traveled the Oregon-Mormon Trail by oxen-drawn wagons, on horseback, or on foot. The trail generally followed the North Platte …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBF_oregon-california-trail_Casper-WY.html
Two plaques and a medallion are located at this site:
Oregon- California Trail
During the years 1841-1867 over 350,000 persons passed through Casper on their way West. The majority of them traveled through what is now the lobby of the Firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QAP_queen-city-of-the-west_Casper-WY.html
Bessemer (1888-1892) was one of many small towns that grew quickly in late nineteenth century Wyoming. Early explorers and traders had discovered crude oil seeping to the surface of the ground in this area. One nearby oil spring drew the attention…