Fort Washakie, Military fort and historic district in Fremont County, Wyoming, US.
Fort Washakie extends across 20.9 square miles within the Wind River Indian Reservation, serving as a central settlement along U.S. Route 287.
The fort, established in 1869, received its name from Chief Washakie and became a U.S. Army post in 1878, marking military presence in Wyoming Territory.
The Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center preserves tribal heritage while the annual June powwow brings together community members for three days of traditional celebrations.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs agency headquarters and tribal administrative offices operate from Fort Washakie, providing essential services to reservation residents.
Two burial sites within Fort Washakie contain the remains of Chief Washakie and Sacagawea's son Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, connecting the location to significant historical figures.
Location: Fremont County
Inception: 1869
GPS coordinates: 43.00576,-108.88375
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:17
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