Fort Phil Kearny, Military fort in Johnson County, Wyoming, US
Fort Phil Kearny extends across 17 acres, surrounded by wooden stockade walls reaching 8 feet in height at an elevation of 4,700 feet.
The U.S. Army established Fort Phil Kearny in July 1866 to protect travelers on the Bozeman Trail during the period of western expansion.
The fort's interpretive center presents perspectives from both military personnel and Native American tribes who fought in the territory.
Visitors can access the fort grounds and battle sites from sunrise to sunset, with guided tours available at the interpretive center during operational hours.
The fort witnessed two major conflicts: the Fetterman Fight of 1866 and the Wagon Box Fight of 1867, marking significant events in Red Cloud's War.
Location: Wyoming
Inception: July 13, 1866
Website: https://fortphilkearny.com
GPS coordinates: 44.53220,-106.82600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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