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Fort David A. Russell

Fort David A. Russell is a historic place in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000191.

Cheyenne, Laramie County, WyomingListed October 1, 1969NRIS #69000191★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Fort David A. Russell?

Fort D. A. Russell, also known as Fort Francis E. Warren, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and Fort David A. Russell, was a post and base of operations for the United States Army, and later the Air Force, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The fort had been established in 1867 to protect workers for the Union Pacific Railroad. It was named in honor of David Allen Russell, a Civil War general killed at the Battle of Opequon. In 1930, the fort's name was changed to Fort Francis E. Warren. In 1949, it became Francis E. Warren Air Force Base.

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Listing details

Name
Fort David A. Russell
City
Cheyenne
County
Laramie County
State
Wyoming
Listed on the National Register
October 1, 1969
NRIS reference number
69000191
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.15531, -104.86081
When was Fort David A. Russell listed on the National Register?

Fort David A. Russell was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1969.

Where is Fort David A. Russell located?

Fort David A. Russell is located in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming at approximately 41.15531, -104.86081. See the map above.

Is Fort David A. Russell a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort David A. Russell is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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