Fort Caspar, Military post and heritage site in Casper, United States.
Fort Caspar Museum features reconstructed military buildings from 1865, positioned at a critical crossing point of the North Platte River in Wyoming.
The fort, initially named Platte Bridge Station in 1862, protected the transcontinental telegraph lines and mail service from attacks by Plains Indian groups.
The museum exhibits showcase regional artifacts, ranging from prehistoric peoples and Plains Indians to ranching and the development of Wyoming's energy industry.
The museum operates daily from May through September, with reduced hours from October through April, offering guided tours and educational programs.
The fort received its current name after Lieutenant Caspar Collins died in the 1865 Battle of Platte Bridge Station, though initially misspelled as Casper.
Location: Wyoming
Website: https://fortcasparwyoming.com
GPS coordinates: 42.83667,-106.37111
Latest update: May 13, 2025 01:08
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