Place

Officers' Quarters Ruins (1881)

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

Three lime-grout concrete buildings in a row missing roofs, windows, and doors.
The ruins of officers' row at Fort Laramie.

NPS/Clayton Hanson

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Location:
Fort Laramie, WY
Built in 1882, this officers quarters included part of the old powder magazine after it had been abandoned. In 1881, these three officers quarters were constructed to replace older buildings. At the far end, the commanding officers quarters housed the commander of the post. The additional two officers quarters were duplexes, housing lower ranking officers. 

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Last updated: March 14, 2025