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Fort Bridger is a census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Uinta County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 345 at the 2010 census. The community takes its name from the eponymous Fort Bridger, established in 1842, which is located within the boundaries of the CDP.

Fort Bridger CDP overview:
Name:	Fort Bridger CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Wyoming
County:	Uinta County
Elevation:	6,674 ft (2,034 m)
Total Area:	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Land Area:	2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Water Area:	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Total Population:	345
Population Density:	170/sq mi (66/km²)
ZIP code:	82933
Area code:	307
FIPS code:	5627940
GNISfeature ID:	1588631

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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 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.

The fort was not very glamorous, it was even a disappointment to most travelers. It was simply two log cabins about 40 feet (12 m) in length connected by a fence to hold horses. Most visitors complained about insufficient supplies and it being over priced. They did, however, have a blacksmith’s shop that many travelers took advantage of.

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.