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More History Near Fort Laramie, Wyoming

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If you make the journey to Fort Laramie National Historic Site, consider a side-trip relating to pioneer travel on the Oregon Trail. Guernsey, Wyoming is approximately 13 miles west of Fort Laramie. OREGON TRAIL WAGON RUTS–Wheels on hundreds of pioneer … Continue reading

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History Lives at Fort Laramie National Historic Site in Wyoming

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THE FORT’S BEGINNINGS—What is now the Fort Laramie National Historic Site was originally established in 1830 as a fur trading center, well-situated at the confluence of the Laramie and North Platte Rivers.  Soon it became a well-known meeting place for … Continue reading

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