Ames Monument, National Historic Landmark monument in Albany County, Wyoming.
The Ames Monument stands as a four-sided granite pyramid, measuring 60 feet at its base and rising 60 feet high at an elevation of 8,247 feet.
Built between 1880 and 1882, this monument commemorates brothers Oakes and Oliver Ames, who financed the construction of the first transcontinental railroad through Union Pacific.
Architect Henry Hobson Richardson collaborated with sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens to create two 9-foot-tall stone medallions depicting the Ames brothers on the monument's faces.
The monument sits 2 miles south of Interstate 80 on Monument Road in Laramie, offering visitors access to this significant piece of railroad history.
Until 1918, this structure marked the highest point on the transcontinental railroad, standing 300 feet from the original Union Pacific tracks.
Location: Albany County
Inception: 1880s
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
GPS coordinates: 41.13100,-105.39812
Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:38
Wyoming features geological sites with thermal springs, canyons, and rock formations. The state preserves important historical locations including forts, rock art, and dinosaur tracks. The landscape includes waterfalls, mountains, and forests. Nature parks and trails allow exploration of these areas.
War Memorial Stadium
24.6 km
Curt Gowdy State Park
14.4 km
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Monument
12.2 km
Dale Creek Crossing
5.6 km
Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site
26.8 km
University of Wyoming College of Law
24.9 km
Fort Sanders
22.7 km
Old Main
25.4 km
Hynds Lodge
14 km
Curt Gowdy State Park
15.3 km
Sand Creek
29.4 km
Laramie Plains Museum
25.7 km
Hutton Lake Wildlife Refuge
27.3 km
Snow Train Rolling Stock
25.7 km
St. Matthew's Cathedral
25.9 km
Bath Row
25.8 km
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ
25.5 km
Oxford Horse Barn
17.5 km
Laramie Plains Civic Center
25.4 km
Laramie Downtown Historic District
25.8 km
Lehman-Tunnell Mansion
25.6 km
The Cooper Mansion, Laramie, Wyoming
25 km
Union Pacific Athletic Club
24.6 km
Charles E. Blair House
25.9 km
John D. Conley House
25.6 km
William Goodale House
25.1 km
Lincoln School
26.3 km
Laramie Railroad Depot
25.8 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes