Camp Jenney
Historical marker about 4 miles east of Newcastle on U.S. Highway 16

Dex is one of the leading Yellow Pages publishers. Dex publishes the AT&T Real Yellow Pages in Illinois and NW Indiana, the EMBARQ!

Vacation in Wyoming
: Free Vacation Brochures
: Wyoming Vacation Directory
: Wyoming Communities
Search our Site

Devils tower, WY B&B's

Campsite of the first authorized military expedition into the Black Hills. on September 12, 1857, Lt. G. K. Warren of the U. S. Topographical Engineers and his party, camped here and erected a log corral, 17 years before the famous Custer Expedition. On June 3, 1875 the expedition headed by Prof. Walter P. Jenney, under military escort commanded by Col. R. I. Dodge of Ft. Laramie, camped on the location of Lt. Warren’s camp and corral. A stockade was erected and became known as Camp Jenney. The stockade was a stopover for gold seekers during the winter 75-76 and later became a stage station. The Stockade is now located by the Anna Miller Museum.

Articles
Attractions
Ghost Towns
Historical Markers
Historic Sites
Museums
Recreation
Schools
Visitor Information
Lodging
Dining
Adventure
Real Estate
Shopping

Home | Wyoming Communities | Vacation/Relocation Planner | Western Gifts | Bookstore | Search Our Site | Contact Us

Copyright © 2011 New Times Media Corporation - All Rights Reserved