Fort Bridger

Established

As a Trading Post in 1843

U. S. Military Post

On the Overland Trail

June 10, 1858 to October 6, 1890

This monument erected by

a few interested residents of the

Community in the year

1914

Marker is at the intersection of Business Interstate 80 and Main Street, ...

Old Fort Bridger

Pioneer Trading Post

The fort was established about 1842 by Jim Bridger discoverer of Great Salt Lake; notable pioneer, trapper, fur trader, scout and guide. Bridger was born at Richmond, Virginia, March 17, 1804 and died at Westport, Missouri, July 17, ...