Editing Fort Bridger, Wyoming (section)

==History==
Fort Bridger was established in 1843 by [[Jim Bridger]] and [[Louis Vasquez]]. It served as a trading post for those who were traveling westward along the [[Oregon Trail]], as well as [[Mormon pioneers|LDS Pioneers]], the [[Pony Express]], the [[Lincoln Highway]], and the [[transcontinental railroad]]. The fort was also commonly used to trade with the local [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]].<ref name="Fort Bridger {{!}} WyoHistory.org">{{Cite web|url=http://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/fort-bridger|title=Fort Bridger {{!}} WyoHistory.org|website=www.wyohistory.org|access-date=2016-09-27}}</ref>

The fort was not very glamorous, it was even a disappointment to most travelers. It was simply two log cabins about {{convert|40|ft|m}} in length connected by a fence to hold horses. Most visitors complained about insufficient supplies and it being overpriced. They did, however, have a blacksmith's shop that many travelers took advantage of.<ref name="Fort Bridger {{!}} WyoHistory.org"/>

By 1858, Fort Bridger became a military outpost. Today, Fort Bridger is a historic site. Jim Bridger’s trading post is reconstructed, along with other historic buildings from the military. There is also a museum with gift shops available for visitors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.aspx?siteID=17|title=Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails  - Fort Bridger Historic Site|website=wyoparks.state.wy.us|access-date=2016-09-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161002073911/http://wyoparks.state.wy.us/Site/SiteInfo.aspx?siteID=17|archive-date=2016-10-02|url-status=dead}}</ref>