Fort Laramie (Wyo.)

Important frontier post, located in eastern Wyoming on the Laramie River near its junction with the North Platte. Established 1834 as a fur-trading post, originally named Fort William. Rebuilt 1841 and renamed Fort John. Purchased by U.S. government 1849 and developed into an Army post to protect the Oregon Trail. Abandoned as a military fort 1890.

From the description of Fort Laramie, Wyoming records, 1849-1889 [manuscripts]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13489149