The Fremont County Commissioners resolved to
create The Fremont County Historic Preservation
Commission in 1988. They declared in this
resolution to protect, enhance and perpetuate
significant
historical,
archaeological
and
architectural relics of value.
It is a public
necessity and is in the interest of health,
prosperity, safety and welfare of the people. The
Fremont
County
Historic
Preservation
Commission is charged with assisting the public
in preserving Wyoming’s and Fremont County’s
heritage. The Commissioners endorse the State of
Wyoming Certified Local Government program.
The County Commissioners shall appoint
members drawn upon a wide range of
backgrounds and interest to represent Fremont
County’s diverse heritage. Duties of the Fremont
County Historic Commission include:
 Make
proposals
to
the
County
Commissioners of certain criteria for the
evaluation and designation of districts,
buildings, structures, sites or projects
located in Fremont County.
 Act as advisors on historic preservation to
local government, residents and property
holders.
 Shall promote historic preservation
awareness through a wide range of
activities such as walking tours,
educational seminars and published
materials.
 Shall act as the grassroots group to review
any and all applications to the National
Register of Historic Places in Fremont
County.
Current members of the Fremont County Historic
Preservation Commission:
Sherry Moore, Chair
(307) 856-0827
Janet Hulbert-Young
(307) 856-7178
Kass Harrell
(307)335-4130
Lynn McRann
(307)332-5186
Lois Herbst
(307)856-2027
Charles Lanham
(307)856-9385
Ted Ray
(307)856-6236
FREMONT
COUNTY
HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Mission:
To promote preservation of
significant historic and
prehistoric sites and
structures to maintain a link
with our Wyoming heritage.
Within the borders of Fremont County
you will find outstanding remains of
our historic and prehistoric heritage:
 Some of the most pristine ruts
of the Oregon, Mormon,
California and Pony Express
Trails. (at South Pass)
 Pioneer cattle and sheep
ranching operations.
 Prehistoric Native American
occupations,
including
remarkable examples of Rock
Art (Whiskey Mountain)
 Remnants of early oilfield
(Dallas Dome and Wypo) and
timbering operations (west of
Dubois, the Tiehack Memorial)
 Many Dude Ranches now listed
on the National Register (in the
Dubois area).
Goals:
Conduct resource surveys of
structures and areas for the
purpose of determination of
those sites with
architectural, historical,
cultural and/or
archaeological significance
What is the National Register?
It is the nation’s official list of cultural
resources worthy of preservation
What are the benefits of listing a
property?
Besides the honor and prestige of having
the property listed it becomes eligible for
certain tax incentives.
How old does a property have to be to
qualify?
The property must be at least 50 years
old.
What are the requirements or regulations
once the property is listed?
There are no requirements
For more information regarding the
National Register go to:
preserve.fremont@yahoo.com
wyoshpo.state.wy.us or nps.gov/nr
JACKSON PARK TOWN SITE - LANDER, WY
was accepted to the National Register of Historic
Places in 2003. The site comprises of three locally
prominent brick houses with outbuildings built in
1917 and 1919. Their significance is due to the high
quality of preservation and an exceptional
example of the economic prosperity in Lander
between 1906 and 1920. They were built and
occupied by three successful men of the times
which reflected their elevated social standing.
CARPENTER HOTEL HISTORIC DISTRICT
Atlantic City, WY
was accepted to the National Register of Historic
Places in 2012. The time period of historic
significance is between 1904 and 1961 when Nellie
Carpenter and eldest daughter Ellen Carpenter
began accommodating travelers in the original six
room hotel. The Hotel was expanded with five
more rooms, five log cabins and living quarters for
Ellen who accommodated and cooked meals until
1961. New Owners, Gina and Paul Newman
renamed the Hotel to Miner’s Delight in 1963.
T CROSS RANCH
DUBOIS, WY
was accepted to the National Register of Historic
Places in 2008. The T Cross was created in the
late 19th century as a uniquely American form of
recreation that withstood the trials of the times
even through the World Wars to thrive by
offering a traditional and classic form of ranching
experience. It sits at about 7,800 feet north of
Dubois within the Horse Creek watershed of the
Absaroka Mountains.
WIND RIVER AGENCY BLOCKHOUSE
was accepted to the National Register of Historic
Places in December, 2000. It was built in 1871 and
is one of the oldest intact structures in Wyoming.
It figures prominently in the Eastern Shoshone
oral history regarding occupation of the Wind
River Indian Reservation by Chief Washakie and
his affiliated bands.
CM RANCH AND SIMPSON LAKE CABINS
were accepted to the National Register of Historic
Places in September, 1992. It is a discontinuous
district located in the Wind River Mountains
consisting of a 1,300 acre dude ranch with
associated buildings.
Also on the National
Register are related structures on a 5 acre portion
of the Shoshone National Forest known as the
Simpson Lake Cabins. The ranch was developed
in 1920 and is the first dude ranch in Fremont
County.