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Wapiti Ranger Station

Wapiti, Wyoming
County of Park.
Shoshone National Forest
National Register Number: 66000759
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Government Building: Federal. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: WY- at-Large Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Forest ranger station. 307-527-6241.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - May 23, 1963):
Built in 1903, this was the first forest ranger station erected at Federal expense. It is situated within the first national forest reserve (Shoshone National Forest), which was established by President Benjamin Harrison in 1891.

Condition:
The National Historic Landmark is in good condition and continues to receive preventative maintenance. The building continues to be used for visitor orientation.

There are no changes since the last reporting period.


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