New Guardhouse (1876)

Fall colors around the New Guardhouse (1876)

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Fort Laramie, WY

Amenities

5 listed

Accessible Rooms, Audio Description, Fire Extinguisher, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Wheelchair Accessible

After many complaints by the post surgeon, this new guardhouse replaced an unhealthy, overcrowded older one. It held both major and minor offenders.