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South Pass

South Pass is a historic place in South Pass City, Fremont County, Wyoming, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000754.

South Pass City, Fremont County, WyomingListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000754★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is South Pass?

South Pass is a route across the Continental Divide, in the Rocky Mountains in southwestern Wyoming. It lies in a broad high region, 35 miles (56 km) wide, between the nearly 14,000 ft (4,300 m) Wind River Range to the north and the over 8,500 ft (2,600 m) Oregon Buttes and arid, saline near-impassable Great Divide Basin to the south. The Pass lies in southwestern Fremont County, approximately 35 miles (56 km) SSW of Lander.

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The record

Listing details

Name
South Pass
City
South Pass City
County
Fremont County
State
Wyoming
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000754
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.46838, -108.79952
When was South Pass listed on the National Register?

South Pass was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is South Pass located?

South Pass is located in South Pass City, Fremont County, Wyoming at approximately 42.46838, -108.79952. See the map above.

Is South Pass a National Historic Landmark?

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

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