Laramie, Wyoming

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7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Laramie: The Vigilante Days · Historical Marker

  Laramie was so lawless after the railroad arrived that vigilantes took over in 1868.

• Laramie Downtown Historic District · 0.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine this entire town springing up almost overnight! It's all thanks to the Union Pacific Railroad. In 1868, the Union Pacific chose this spot as a key location along its transcontinental route. They started selling…

• Fort Sanders (Wyoming) · 2.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This seemingly empty patch of Wyoming protected settlers and the Union Pacific Railroad during a turbulent time. Fort Sanders, initially named Fort John Buford, was built here in 1866. It was later renamed to honor…

• Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch · 8.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming barn stands as a reminder of Wyoming's ranching past and the crucial role horses played in shaping the region. Built in 1887, the Oxford Horse Barn reflects the architectural styles brought by English…

• Bath Ranch · 13.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Hold on tight, partner, because right here, you're driving through the heart of Wyoming's ranching history. This is where the Bath Ranch stood, a cornerstone of Albany County's early settlement. Henry Bath, a true…

• Ames Monument · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine building a railroad across an entire continent! This massive pyramid honors the men who made it happen. Brothers Oakes and Oliver Ames Jr. were instrumental in financing the Union Pacific Railroad. In the late…

• Dale Creek Crossing · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the engineering feat of building a 650-foot railway bridge across Dale Creek in 1868, a crucial link in the transcontinental railroad. Dale Creek Crossing was a railway bridge, reaching 150 feet above the creek.…