Last updated: March 13, 2025
Place
Enlisted Barracks 1874
NPS
Quick Facts
Location:
Fort Laramie National Historic Site
Built in 1874, this building would house two companies of soldiers. The first companies housed here were Company K of the 2nd U.S. Cavalry and Company K of the 14th U.S. Infantry. Both companies would serve during the the Great Sioux War of 1876, with Company K of the 2nd Cavalry participating in the Reynolds Fight against a village of Northern Cheyenne on the Powder River on March 17, 1876. After the battle they would return to the post, guarding the Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage Line.
In 1883, the porch was added to the building. After the closure of the post, this building would serve as a community center. Currently, the south half is restored to represent the time when it was occupied by Company K of the 2nd Cavalry. The north half houses park offices and storage facilities.
In 1883, the porch was added to the building. After the closure of the post, this building would serve as a community center. Currently, the south half is restored to represent the time when it was occupied by Company K of the 2nd Cavalry. The north half houses park offices and storage facilities.