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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1868-1886) - Established 30 Jun 1868 by Maj. [[Richard I. Dodge]], [[30th U.S. Infantry]] and named for Col. [[Frederick Steele]], [[20th U.S. Infantry]]. Abandoned 3 Nov 1886 after being transfered to the Interior Department 9 Aug 1886. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1868-1886) - Established 30 Jun 1868 by Maj. [[Richard I. Dodge]], [[30th U.S. Infantry]] and named for Col. [[Frederick Steele]], [[20th U.S. Infantry]]. Abandoned 3 Nov 1886 after being transfered to the Interior Department 9 Aug 1886. | ||
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Original military structures at Fort Steele include a commanding officer's quarters, two large warehouses, a powder magazine and a number of smaller structures. | Original military structures at Fort Steele include a commanding officer's quarters, two large warehouses, a powder magazine and a number of smaller structures. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Only ruins remain | Only ruins remain. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 16 Apr 1969. | ||
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Revision as of 18:25, 5 January 2008
Fort Fred Steele (1868-1886) - Established 30 Jun 1868 by Maj. Richard I. Dodge, 30th U.S. Infantry and named for Col. Frederick Steele, 20th U.S. Infantry. Abandoned 3 Nov 1886 after being transfered to the Interior Department 9 Aug 1886.
Fort Fred Steele History
One of three military forts designed to protect the Union Pacific Railroad route through Wyoming.
Original military structures at Fort Steele include a commanding officer's quarters, two large warehouses, a powder magazine and a number of smaller structures.
Current Status
Only ruins remain. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places 16 Apr 1969.
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Location: West of Rawlins, Wyoming, 14 miles on I80 to exit 228 and then North on Hwy 347 2.5 miles. Under Union Pacific Maps & Images Lat: 41.778561 Long: -106.94742 |
Sources:
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 198
- Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 186
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