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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UD9_broad-streets-of-thermopiles-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
"Make it a good street. Make it wide enough to turn this damn team of mules around in." (Henry "Sixteen Mule Team" Johnson) Thermopolis was named for the nearby hot springs by combining the Greek words thermo (hot) and polis …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UD8_worlds-largest-mineral-hot-springs-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
See this natural phenomenon while you are in Thermopolis. Monument hill, pictured here, and visible from this site, overlooks the "Big Spring"
(map with arrows and diagram)
See other springs and beautiful terraces created by the mineral deposi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UD7_bridger-trail-bighorn-river-crossing-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
The Bridger Trail crossed the Bighorn River near this location in 1864. Passing over the Bridger Mountains to the southeast, the trail came down Kirby creek, crossed the river and proceeded north to the Yellowstone River, then west to the gold fie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCE_bah-guewana-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
In April of 1896 a treaty was signed whereby the Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribes gave the legendary Sacred Springs of Healing to the United States government and, subsequently, to the state of Wyoming. Upon signing the treaty, Chief Washakie proclaim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCC_the-plaza-hotel-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
The town of Thermopolis sprang to life as travelers journeyed to its hot mineral springs. The Plaza Hotel, originally known as the Callaghan Apartments, was on of six hotels built in the park in the early 1900s. The beautiful two-story structure p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UCB_walter-manly-haynes-a-war-memorial_Thermopolis-WY.html
Walter Manly Haynes was born July 31, 1893 in Nebraska, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Haynes, The family move to Hot Springs County in the early 1900's. He and his brother, Rollie, signed their select service registration on June 5, 1917. In Sept…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UBX_tepee-fountain-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
The "Tepee Fountain" was built in 1909 to vent steam from hot mineral water that was piped throughout the park. As water flows over the structure, it cools and deposits layer upon layer of travertine. This process is similar to the forma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UBU_thermopolis-downtown-historic-district-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
National Register of Historic Places
Wyoming Place No. 196 (Marker Number 196.)
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UAG_joe-sneider-point-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
In 1884 Joe Sneider with Ed Crapon passing through this area, noticed steam rising from the hot springs. Mistaking it for smoke and suspecting a hostile Indian Camp, the area was scouted from this point before descending to the valley.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UAF_smoky-row-settlement-historical_Thermopolis-WY.html
During the late 1800s, difficult travel and lack of housing did not discourage people from visiting the springs. Upon their arrival, some people pitched tents, while others cut temporary dugouts into the hillsides. Travelers entering the valley sa…