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Camp Stambaugh
Name: Camp Stambaugh
County: Fremont
Authority Name:
GNIS Entry
Longitude: 1084050W
Latitude: 423013N
Legal Description:
Elevation: 7772/2369
(ft/m)
Feature Type: Locale
Origin of Name:
Camp Stambaugh was established on August 20, 1870, in what is now Fremont County. This fort was named after First Lieutenant Charles B. Stambaugh, who was killed near Miner’s Delight by Indians on May 4, 1870. Camp Stambaugh lies near the ghost town of Atlantic City.
Source: WPA
Named for a lieutenant of the second cavalry who was killed on May 10, 1870, in an engagement with the Indians on Stambaugh Creek. Established June, 1870.
Source: Annals 14(3)
Other Names: Fort Stambaugh
Alternative Spellings:
History:
Camp Stambaugh Post Office was established in July, 1871 in Sweetwater County prior to the formation of Fremont County. It was discontinued in December, 1878 and its mail then handled by Green River City.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
Camp Stambaugh was established in June, 1870 and relinquished on May 3, 1881.
Source: US Military Reservations
Stories:
Maps:
1:24000 Quadrangle: Miners Delight
Newspapers:
More Information:
Pictures:
Camp Stambaugh
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