Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801)
National Register of Historic Places

Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801)

Sussex, Johnson County, Wyoming
Listed
July 22, 1989
Type
Site
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
89000810

About this property

The Powder River Crossing, officially known as Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801), is an abandoned settlement located on the east bank of the Powder River in southeast Johnson County about twenty-four miles east of Kaycee, Wyoming. It developed after a wooden toll bridge was built across the Powder River in 1877, at a site that was originally used as a ford. With crossing secured, a settlement developed here in the late 19th century, incorporating a stage stop on the Bozeman Trail. The site is notable for having well-preserved wagon ruts from the pioneer era.

Location

Sussex, Johnson County, Wyoming

Categories

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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801) listed on the National Register?

Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801)?

Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801) is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801)?

The period of significance for Powder River Station-Powder River Crossing (48JO134 and 48JO801) is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1877.

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