Ames Monument State Historic Site
Wyoming State Historic Site · Albany County
HoursOpen daily, sunrise to sunset.
CountyAlbany
Elevation8,247 ft
CampingDay use only
Ames Monument State Historic Site hours
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Hours as published by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Ames Monument State Historic Site
Union Pacific raised this 60-foot granite pyramid in 1882 at 8,247 feet, the summit of the original transcontinental line, for the Ames brothers, Oakes and Oliver. Henry Hobson Richardson designed it in rough stone quarried half a mile away.
Things to do
No activities listed by Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites & Trails
Amenities & facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
Contact
Phone307-745-6161
Address210 Monument Rd, Buford, WY 82052
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