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Fort Laramie National Historic SiteFort Laramie (1870)
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Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Management
Designations
National Historic Site - April 29, 1960
National Monument - July 16, 1938
Near the top of Emory Peak  

Did You Know?
At 7,832 feet (2,387 meters) in elevation, Emory peak is the tallest point in the Chisos Mountains, and Big Bend National Park. A strenuous nine mile roundtrip hike is required to reach the summit.

Last Updated: September 21, 2006 at 09:35 EST