Fort Bridger State Historic Site/Museum & Jim Bridger Statue Fort Bridger State Historic Site ~ Fort Bridger, Wyoming

            Fort Bridger State Historic Site maintains and interprets historic structures and remnants from its 5 eras of occupation which include the Mountain Men, Mormons, Military, Milkbarn/ Motel and Museum. The site also interprets the many trails that came through Fort Bridger including the Oregon Trail, California Trail, Mormon Pioneer Trail, Pony Express Trail, Overland Trail, Cherokee Trail and Lincoln Highway. 

***Jim Bridger sculpture detail
The likeness of Jim Bridger was created using the few existing photographs, as well as contemporary artwork and accounts. He had sharp cheekbones, piercing eyes and at over 6' tall was said to have "the physique of a Greek god."
   

Taken on: August 20, 2016

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