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Fort McGraw

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Fort McGraw (1857-1858) - First established in 1857 as Fort Thompson and later renamed Fort McGraw forWilliam McGraw the road contractor. Abandoned in 1858.

{History

Established to protect surveyors for the Fort Kearny, South Pass, and Honey Lake Wagon Road to Oregon. Abandoned 25 Feb 1858.

Current Status

A park in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming.

Context

Location: Two miles northeast of Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming.
Lat: 42.852° Long: -108.695° Elevation: 5' Bing, Google, OldMapsOnline, USGS, OHM

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Sources:

  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 860

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Related:
Fort Kearny, Fort Thompson,