About this property
Fort Fetterman was constructed in 1867 by the United States Army on the Great Plains frontier in Dakota Territory, approximately 11 miles northwest of present-day Douglas, Wyoming. Located high on the bluffs south of the North Platte River, it served as a major base for the start of several United States military expeditions against warring Native American tribes. The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 69000187. 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 Fetterman listed on the National Register?
Fort Fetterman was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1969.
What type of historic resource is Fort Fetterman?
Fort Fetterman is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Fetterman?
The period of significance for Fort Fetterman is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1867.
Can I research the history near Fort Fetterman?
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