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Laramie’s Military Heritage: Forts, Rails, and Resilience

Posted on July 23, 2018 by ahcadmin

The military, much like the Union Pacific Railroad, has close ties with Laramie’s history. Established two years before Laramie was, Fort Sanders was to protect those that traveled along the Overland Trail in southern Wyoming. When Laramie was established in … Continue reading →

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