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Fort Yellowstone

Fort Yellowstone is a historic place in Mammoth Hot Springs, Park County, Wyoming, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 03001032.

Mammoth Hot Springs, Park County, WyomingListed July 31, 2003NRIS #03001032★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Yellowstone?

Fort Yellowstone was a U.S. Army fort, established in 1891 at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone was designated in 1872 but the Interior Department was unable to effectively manage the park. Administration was transferred to the War Department in August 1886 and General Philip Sheridan sent a company of cavalry to Mammoth Hot Springs to build a cavalry post. The army originally called the post Camp Sheridan in honor of General Sheridan but the name was changed to Fort Yellowstone in 1891 when construction of the permanent fort commenced. The army administered the park until 1918 when it was transferred to the newly created National Park Service. The facilities of Fort Yellowstone now comprise the Yellowstone National Park headquarters, the Horace Albright Visitor Center and staff accommodations.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Fort Yellowstone
City
Mammoth Hot Springs
County
Park County
State
Wyoming
Listed on the National Register
July 31, 2003
NRIS reference number
03001032
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.84179, -110.76184
When was Fort Yellowstone listed on the National Register?

Fort Yellowstone was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2003.

Where is Fort Yellowstone located?

Fort Yellowstone is located in Mammoth Hot Springs, Park County, Wyoming at approximately 44.84179, -110.76184. See the map above.

Is Fort Yellowstone a National Historic Landmark?

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

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