In 1849 the US Army purchased this fort for $4000 dollars.
- Fort Laramie
- Fort Leavenworth
- Fort Ord
- Fort Riley
Fort Laramie. Founded as in 1834 by a group of fur traders as Fort William in order to protect and supply emigrants along the emigrant trails in Wyoming.
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