About this property
Fort Laramie ( ; founded as Fort William and known for a while as Fort John ) was a significant 19th-century trading post, diplomatic site, and military installation located at the confluence of the Laramie and the North Platte Rivers. They joined in the upper Platte River Valley in the eastern part of the present-day US state of Wyoming. The fort was founded as a private trading post in the 1830s to service the overland fur trade; in 1849, it was purchased by the United States Army. The site was located east of the long climb leading to the best and lowest crossing over the Rocky Mountains at South Pass and became a popular stop for migrants on the Oregon Trail. Along with Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River, the trading post and its supporting industries and businesses were the most significant economic hub of commerce in the region.
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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 66000755. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Laramie National Historic Site listed on the National Register?
Fort Laramie National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Fort Laramie National Historic Site?
Fort Laramie National Historic Site is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Laramie National Historic Site?
The period of significance for Fort Laramie National Historic Site is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1931.
Can I research the history near Fort Laramie National Historic Site?
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