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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFK_post-traders-house_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
Judge Carter began building his home in 1858 and continually added onto it as his family grew and his status improved. The house was a frame structure with board and batten siding. Two bay windows flanked the front porch. The Carter's boasted one …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFJ_carriage-house-stables-and-chicken-coop_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
This set of buildings completed the holdings of the Post Trader. The first board and batten building with the large double doors served as the carriage house. Judge Carter owned several animal-drawn vehicles which lent an air of wealth to the isol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFI_officers-quarters-and-enlisted-mens-barracks_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
This sketch of Fort Bridger appeared in the June 16, 1873 issue of New York's Daily Graphic, Shown are six log officer's quarters on the left; the hospital in the background; and the enlisted men's barracks on the right.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PFH_fort-bridger-in-1889_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
Above is a copy of a watercolor of Fort Bridger done by Merritt D. Houghton (1845-1918), known for his historic illustrations of Wyoming towns, ranches and mines. The view is toward the south and the Uinta Mountains. In 1889, the date of this …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PF7_school-house-milk-house-wash-house_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
As an indication of his wealth and influence William Carter provided three buildings not commonly available to the average person on the American frontier. The first frame building served the family as a private school. It measured a mere 11 feet …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEV_the-post-trader_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
The buildings in this area are virtually all that remain of the once thriving commercial empire of Judge William Alexander Carter and his wife Mary, Fort Bridger's only two Post Traders. Carter arrived at Fort Bridger with Colonel Albert S. Johnst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEU_the-post-traders-store_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
Although Judge Carter dabbled in many areas, his main responsibility revolved around his activities as the post trader at Fort Bridger. In this store he sold various items not supplied by the Army to the garrison, including limited amounts of liqu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PET_the-first-school-house-in-wyoming_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
In 1860 Judge Wm. A. Carter erected this school house for the education of his four daughters, two sons and other children of the fort. Competent instructors from the east were employed and the students of this school were permitted to enter Easte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PEQ_ice-house-warehouse-and-mess-hall_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
At the northeast corner of Judge Carter's complex rose the log chinked ice house. Three doors at the southern side appeared one over the other, allowing this tall building of 18 feet 7 inches by 14 1/4 feet to be entered at all levels as the ice s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PDG_fort-bridger_Fort-Bridger-WY.html
Established 1858 As a Military Post Also Pony Express Station An on the Old Oregon Trail
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