Camp Walbach

Camp Walbach (1858-1859) - Established 20 Sep 1858 in Laramie County, Wyoming. Named for Colonel John De Barth Walbach, 4th U.S. Artillery. Abandoned 19 Apr 1859. Camp Walbach History Manned by two companies of the 4th U.S. Artillery from Sep 1858 and Apr 1859. Established to protect the dangerous Cheyenne Pass crossing. Current Status Unknown {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: North of Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, on I25 and west on Hwy 211. Maps & Images Lat: 41.28889 Long: -105.18417 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 7,000' Sources: Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 205 Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 186 Links: North American Forts - Camp Walbach Wikipedia - Camp Walbach Visited: No Camp Walbach Picture Gallery Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!