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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SXQ_salt-creek-oil-field-historical_Casper-WY.html
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Development of the Salt Creek Oilfield accompanied the nation's evolving interest in the West from a romantic wilderness to a resource of mineral wealth. Placer oil claims were filed in the Salt Creek area beginning in 1883, five…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QFJ_scandal_Casper-WY.html
Teapot Rock is an outcropping of sandstone whose general outline resembles a teapot—though harsh weather has collapsed both handle and spout. Taking place nearby, the Teapot Dome Scandal "erupted like a gusher" In 1924, rocking the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QBF_oregon-california-trail_Casper-WY.html
Two plaques and a medallion are located at this site:
Oregon- California Trail
During the years 1841-1867 over 350,000 persons passed through Casper on their way West. The majority of them traveled through what is now the lobby of the Firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q3T_the-armory_Casper-WY.html
Casper's unique National Guard Armory was built here in 1930 to house the Headquarters Troop of the 115th Cavalry Regiment. The indoor field provided room for training both horses and men, and even hosted the occasional polo match until the regime…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NL2_monument-corrections_Casper-WY.html
Originally located 3 blocks south of here, this monument was moved to this location in 1952. In an effort to rectify inaccurate information presented on the monument, the following corrections are provided.Oregon TrailThe 1849 date presented on th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNT_city-of-casper_Casper-WY.html
The city of Casper, established near the site of old Fort Casper, formerly Plate Bridge Station, was named in honor of Lieut. Casper Collins, who lost his life in an Indian battle there on July 26, 1865. The fort was one of the small army posts wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNS_giving-shape-to-history_Casper-WY.html
This larger-than-life sculpture, "The Pony Express", was conceived and created by the heart and hands of Avard Tennyson Fairbanks (1897 - 1987).Born into an artistic family in Provo, Utah, Avard Fairbanks showed childhood talent for crea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MNE_pioneer-monument-fort-casper_Casper-WY.html
Pioneer MonumentErected on this siteof theOld Oregon Trailin memory of the pioneerswho blazed the way.Built byNatrona County PioneerAssociation1849 1911
Fort Casper—————U. S. Military PostEstablishe…