Fort Laramie

Fort Laramie was a historic trading and military site located in present-day Wyoming, established in the early 1830s. Initially a fur trading post, it later became a key military outpost and a critical stop along westward migration routes, including the Oregon Trail. The fort served as a hub for trade, peace negotiations with Native American tribes, and protection for settlers moving west. It played a significant role in the expansion of the United States across the western frontier, helping shape the region's development. Today, Fort Laramie is a National Historic Site, preserved for its cultural and historical importance.