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Fort Yellowstone
Established in 1891 to literally protect the park.
Plan Around Fort Yellowstone
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Fort Yellowstone Details
It may seem incongruous to have a fort inside a national park, but in its early years Yellowstone was literally under attack by developers, hucksters, and souvenir hunters looking to exploit the park's natural wealth. To protect Yellowstone, the federal government ordered the U.S. Cavalry to the park in 1886. After several years of living in tents at Camp Sheridan, the soldiers finally got permanent housing in 1891 when Fort Yellowstone was established. During more than 30 years of the military presence in the park, Fort Yellowstone grew to include quarters for officers and enlisted men, a headquarters building, a guard house, and of course stables for the cavalry horses. The chapel and several other buildings were constructed of native sandstone. Most of the buildings are still in use as the park's administrative headquarters and the Albright Visitor Center.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Mammoth Hot Springs to Norris
Nearby Parks Around Fort Yellowstone
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Fort Yellowstone
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0.1 mi away
Albright Visitor Center
Once the bachelor officer's quarters for the U.S. Cavalry.
0.1 mi away
Albright Visitor Center
Flush toilets are available near the Visitor Center.
0.1 mi away
Albright
Located across the parking lot from the Alrbight Visitor Center at Mammoth Hot Springs.
0.1 mi away
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Don't expect luxury: rooms are described as "simple yet comfortable".
0.1 mi away
Lamar Valley Wildlife Tour (Autumn)
Autumn in Yellowstone is a season of sharp mornings, glowing aspens, and wildlife preparing for winter.
