Fort D.A. Russell, Military base and historic site in Cheyenne, United States
Fort D.A. Russell encompasses numerous 19th-century military structures and installations spread across a substantial area within the Wyoming plains.
The United States Army established Fort D.A. Russell in 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad workers during the western expansion period.
Three Black regiments, known as Buffalo Soldiers, made Fort D.A. Russell their home base in 1884, influencing local military and social dynamics.
Visitors can access the historic site throughout the year and participate in guided tours that explain the military evolution from cavalry to air force base.
The fort transformed from a frontier cavalry post to an air force facility while maintaining structures that represent each phase of its military development.
Location: Wyoming
Inception: 1867
GPS coordinates: 41.16640,-104.86300
Latest update: March 15, 2025 02:44
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