Name: Bridger

County: Uinta

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Longitude:  1103541W

Latitude: 412253N

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Elevation: 6624/2019

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Feature Type: Populated Place

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History:

Bridger Post Office was established in March, 1875 and discontinued in June, 1875. It was established again in July, 1906 and changed to Fort Bridger in July, 1911.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

An important stock growing point in Uinta County, 15 miles northeast of Piedmont, the most convenient railroad point. NSource: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Bridger

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