Officers House

From Nebraska to Colorado

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September 11th 2011
The day began at Fort Laramie National Park. The Fort was established as a trading post along the emigrant trail. The Mormons, Oregon and California trails all traveled through this area. The park service has done a wonderful job of restoring the Fort. The troops lived a very isolated , rugged existence, but then the emigrants faced such hardships, the soldiers must have been a welcome sight. ... read more

North America » United States » Wyoming » Torrington

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more