WESTERN PLAINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC

LINGLE, WY

Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1846 Fort Laramie was founded in 1834 as a private fur trading post on an Indian path that became known as the Oregon Trail. Fort Laramie became a military post in 1849. -- Perplexity Drawn by James Daugherty for an edition of Francis Parkman's "The Oregon Trail"
Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1846 Credit: JFGryphon

The Western Plains Historic Preservation Association Inc is a non-profit organization located in Lingle, Wyoming. The association was established to preserve the historical heritage of the Western Plains region, with a focus on the agricultural and ranching history of the area.

The association operates a museum that showcases a wide range of historical artifacts and exhibits, including farming equipment, antique tools, and photographs. The museum also houses a collection of Native American artifacts, including clothing, tools, and artwork.

In addition to the museum, the Western Plains Historic Preservation Association Inc offers educational programs and events for the community. These programs include workshops, lectures, and tours of historic sites in the area.

The association also works to promote the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and structures in the region. They collaborate with local government agencies and other organizations to identify and protect historically significant sites and structures.

Overall, the Western Plains Historic Preservation Association Inc is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Western Plains region. Through their museum, educational programs, and advocacy work, they are helping to ensure that the legacy of the area's pioneers and ranchers is not forgotten.

WESTERN PLAINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LINGLE WY. US MID #8405600130

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Fort Laramie, Wyoming in 1846 Fort Laramie was founded in 1834 as a private fur trading post on an Indian path that became known as the Oregon Trail. Fort Laramie became a military post in 1849. -- Perplexity Drawn by James Daugherty for an edition of Francis Parkman's "The Oregon Trail"
The Oregon Trail by Francis Parkman A 2-month tour in 1846 over the first third of the Oregon Trail ----------- "The Oregon Trail has enduring appeal, recreating for us ... the wonder and beauty of life in a new world that is now old and but a memory." — Historian Henry Steele Commager ----------- Illustration of 1846 Oregon Trail men by Thomas Hart Benton
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WESTERN PLAINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC
2308 HWY 26
LINGLE
WY
82223

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MID # 8405600130
Name WESTERN PLAINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 830290103
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.135111, -104.345503
CODES FIPS State Code: 56
FIPS County Code: 015
US Census Tract: 957700
US Census Block: 2128