Bath Ranch

Bath Ranch is a stone house and barn built around 1875 on the outskirts of Laramie with walls constructed from locally quarried stone. The main residence has public rooms on the ground floor, sleeping areas upstairs, and a kitchen addition extending from the back.

Henry Bath founded this ranch around 1869 as one of the earliest operations in Albany County during a period of conflict between settlers and Native Americans. The stone buildings were constructed as a response to the challenging conditions of early settlement.

The stone buildings reflect how early Wyoming settlers used local materials and designed spaces for defense and harsh weather. The layout shows the daily routines of ranch life, with living areas separated from work spaces.

The property can be viewed from outside and shows the typical layout of an early ranch with residential and work buildings positioned close together. As a National Register site, visiting conditions and access should be confirmed in advance.

The barn combines solid stone walls on the lower level with wooden frame construction for the upper loft area, a cost-effective solution that used available materials wisely. This mixed-building approach was common among early Wyoming ranches and shows how settlers adapted their construction methods to local resources.

Location: Laramie

GPS coordinates: 41.40444,-105.82583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:26