About this property
Fort Bridger was originally a 19th-century fur trading outpost established in 1842, on Blacks Fork of the Green River, in what is now Uinta County, Wyoming, United States and was then part of Mexico. It became a vital resupply point for wagon trains on the Oregon, California, and Mormon Trails. The US Army established a military post here in 1858 during the Utah War, until it was finally closed in 1890.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 69000197. It was listed on April 15, 1969.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Bridger listed on the National Register?
Fort Bridger was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Fort Bridger?
Fort Bridger is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Bridger?
The period of significance for Fort Bridger is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1842.
Can I research the history near Fort Bridger?
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