Grand Loop Road Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Grand Loop Road Historic District

Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming
Listed
December 23, 2003
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
03001345

About this property

The Grand Loop Road is a historic district which encompasses the primary road system in Yellowstone National Park. Much of the 140-mile (230 km) system was originally planned by Captain Hiram M. Chittenden of the US Army Corps of Engineers in the early days of the park, when it was under military administration. The Grand Loop Road provides access to the major features of the park, including the Upper, Midway and Lower geyser basins, Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Fall, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone Lake. A number of other historic districts adjoin the Grand Loop in Yellowstone, including Mammoth Hot Springs, North Entrance Road, Roosevelt Lodge, Lake Fish Hatchery and Old Faithful historic districts. Grand Loop Rd. includes unsigned portions of US 20, US 89, US 191 and US 287, all of which traverse the park. The road was named by Harry W. Frantz in 1923, who served as the park's publicist before beginning a long career as a journalist.

Location

Yellowstone National Park, Park County, Wyoming
44.71762, -110.61777

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Norris, Madison, and Fishing Bridge Museums
Industrial
4.3 mi
Norris Museum/Norris Comfort Station
Industrial
4.4 mi
Obsidian Cliff
Industrial
7.7 mi
Obsidian Cliff Kiosk
Industrial
9.2 mi
Fort Yellowstone
Industrial
11.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Nez Perce War — Yellowstone National Park Attacks (August 1877)
1877Indian Wars
6.5 mi

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When was Grand Loop Road Historic District listed on the National Register?

Grand Loop Road Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 23, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Grand Loop Road Historic District?

Grand Loop Road Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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