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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SVE_the-preservation-of-independence-rock-historical_Alcova-WY.html
An important landform like Independence Rock is protected and preserved only through the efforts of many people and organizations. Not all attempts at preservation and commemoration are acceptable by current standards, however, and some actions le…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SUT_the-emigrant-road-historical_Alcova-WY.html
The Oregon Trail passed over the ridge to the east of Devil's Gate. Good grass, water and the shelter of the hills made this a popular campsite.
Explorer Brevet-Captain John C. Fremont, 1842:
"In about three miles, we reached the entrance of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SU5_martins-cove-historical_Alcova-WY.html
Survivors of Captain Edward Martin's Handcart Company of Mormon emigrants from England to Utah were rescued here in perishing condition about Nov. 12, 1856. Delayed in starting and hampered by inferior carts it was overtaken by an early winter. Am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SLG_ella-watson_WY.html
Ella Watson
Better Known As
— Cattle Kate —
July 2, 1861
July 20 1889
James Averell
Mar. 20, 1851
July 20, 1889
Both died by hanging at Spring Creek in Wyoming Territory, now known as the Pathfinder 101 Ranch
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/HM1QCW_richards-bridge_Evansville-WY.html
Canyons and the southward curve of the North Platte west of here forced emigrant wagon trains to cross to the north side of the river somewhere between present Glenrock and Casper. This region was known generally as the Upper Platte Crossing. Unti…
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/HM1QBN_the-town-of-mills_Mills-WY.html
In 1919 the Mills Construction Company purchased a major portion of this area to mine sand and gravel from the floor plain of the North Platte River. This material was hauled by horse and wagon to the Midwest refinery (now Amoco) to build roads an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBM_oregon-trail_Mills-WY.html
Marked by the
State of Wyoming
1914
Lieutenant
Caspar W. Collins
killed by
Sioux Indians
near this spot
July 26, 1865