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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UUO_the-guernsey-wendover-cutoff-historical_Hartville-WY.html
"The most expensive nine miles of the Burlington system" (Guernsey Gazette, December 3, 1915)
Before Guernsey Reservoir was constructed in 1927, and before Lake Guernsey State Park was developed for recreation in the 1930s, a railroa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UUN_guernsey-tunnel-no-2-historical_Hartville-WY.html
"Instead of going around the mountains, we went through them..." (Guernsey Gazette, December 3, 1915)
Tunnel No. 2 on the Guernsey-Wendover Cutoff was located directly beneath this highway bridge. Over 1,900 feet long, it was the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU9_brimmer-point-historical_Hartville-WY.html
This overlook sits high above the reservoir providing the visitor a panoramic view of the park. It was named for George E. Brimmer, attorney, philanthropist and staunch supporter of Wyoming's State Parks. Construction of this structure must have …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU8_civilian-conservation-corps-historical_Hartville-WY.html
During the Depression years, under the New Deal program, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Emergency Conservation Work program (later known as the Civilian Conservation Corps or CCC) to employ people in large public works projects. I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU4_guernsey-state-park-museum-historical_Hartville-WY.html
The Guernsey State Park Museum is the most impressive log and stone building in the park. The massive structure is the result of Civilian Conservation Corps* construction. Most of the material for the museum was crafted by hand. The roof is frame…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU3_the-castle-historical_Hartville-WY.html
The Castle is the largest and most complex picnic shelter in Guernsey State Park. Although the shelter looks like a stronghold, it is easily accessible.
The log and stone structure was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the mid-193…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UU2_million-dollar-biffy-historical_Hartville-WY.html
This massive sandstone and log latrine was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The structure is 21 feet wide and 42 feet long although it looks larger because of the masses of rock at the corners.
The workmen jokingly named th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UT6_hartville-historical_Hartville-WY.html
The Town of Hartville was named for Col. Verling Hart stationed at old Ft. Laramie in the late 1870's when Wyoming was still a territory. The town site of 200 acres was purchased from the Federal Government for $250.00. President Theodore Roosevel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IHI_north-platte-river_Hartville-WY.html
North Platte River: Gateway Corridor
Currents of History Travel Alongside the North Platte River
Routes along the river originally used by Native Americans were later adopted by fur traders. Beginning as a trickle, waves of wagon train …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IH8_grave-of-lucindy-rollins_Hartville-WY.html
Grave of
Lucindy Rollins
1849 - 1934
Dedicated to the Pioneer
Women of Wyoming
Erected by the
Historical Landmark Commission
of Wyoming