Fort Laramie National Historic Site

The Fort Laramie National Historic Site stands on the site of Fort Laramie, the center of the U.S. military presence on the High Plains from 1849 to 1890. Although the fort was never the site of a battle, it served as an important strategic command post, a staging area for troops, and a communications and transportation depot. Fort Laramie also served as an important stop for emigrants traveling the Oregon and Mormon trails and the Pony Express, transcontinental telegraph, and the Deadwood Stage Route all made the fort a stopping point. Three significant treaties between the U.S. government and the Plains Indians were signed at or near Fort Laramie. Below are links that provide information about the Fort Laramie National Historic Site.