Camp Augur (1869-1871) - Established 28 Jun 1869 as a sub post of Fort Bridger by 1st Lt. Patrick H. Breslin , 4th U.S. Infantry , named after Brigadier General Christopher C. Augur . Reorganized as a separate post 28 Mar 1870 and renamed Camp Brown (2) after Captain Frederick H. Brown , 15th U.S. Infantry , killed in the Fetterman massacre. Camp Brown (2) was moved to Fort Washakie in 1871. Also known as Fort Augur .
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Camp Augur History Established to protect both local Indian tribes and settlers in the Sweetwater Mining District.
Built as a 175' by 125' enclosure surrounded by a ditch. The enclosure protected log cabins with sod roofs.
Current Status Granite marker set into the wall of the Central Wyoming College Building at 427 Main St.
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Location: In the city of Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming. Marker located at 427 Main St., Central Wyoming College Building.
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Lat: 42.833115 Long: -108.731174
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Elevation: 5,400'
Sources:
Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts
Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West
Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts : The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States Links:
Visited: 16 Sep 2012
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