Place

Old Bakery (1876) and New Bakery Ruins (1883)

Barrels, ovens, and baking implements surround counters in a historic building.
Ready to make bread

NPS/Clayton Hanson

Quick Facts
Location:
Fort Laramie, WY

Audio Description, Fire Extinguisher, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Bread was a staple of the soldier's diet. Here, in big double-brick ovens, bakers made up to 700 18-ounce loaves daily.

California National Historic Trail, Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, Oregon National Historic Trail, Pony Express National Historic Trail

Last updated: December 4, 2020