Fort Supply, Military outpost in Uinta County, Wyoming, US
Fort Supply was a military outpost in Uinta County, Wyoming, consisting of a central blockhouse with four log wings surrounded by stockyards and fenced fields. The facility served as a waystation for travelers heading toward Salt Lake City.
Mormon pioneers established the fort in November 1853 under Orson Hyde's direction to assist travelers heading toward Salt Lake City. The settlement played a key role in early occupation of Wyoming Territory by the religious community.
The settlers followed Brigham Young's guidance to share resources with Native Americans rather than engage in territorial conflicts. This shaped how the early Mormon community lived together and developed their settlement.
The site contains a commemorative monument erected in 1937 and operates as part of Fort Bridger State Historic Site. Visitors should focus on walking paths and viewing areas that illustrate the historical layout of the location.
Early settlers introduced irrigation methods that made the fort one of the first Anglo-American agricultural settlements in present-day Wyoming. These innovative techniques allowed the community to farm successfully in the dry region.
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