Buildings

Left: Territorial Enterprise Building (1876) Right: Grant's General Store (1869) In the 1880's, Virginia City was one of the largest cities west of the Mississippi River. Today it is one of the best preserved historic mining towns in the United States.

In the 1880's, Virginia City was one of the largest cities west of the Mississippi River. Today it is one of the best preserved historic mining towns in the United States.

Milk House and School House Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

Ice House Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

Post Trader's Store Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

Replica of the 1843 Jim Bridger Fort. Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

New Guardhouse (1888 - 1890) Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

The 1880's Barracks Building now houses the Park's museum. Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.

1858 Officer's Quarters Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez. It served as an emigrant supply stop along the Oregon Trail. Briefly owned by the Mormons in the 1850's, it became a military outpost in 1858. Decommissioned in 1890, it became a Wyoming State Park in 1928.