Yellowstone Law Enforcement at Fort Yellowstone Historic District

Crimes committed in Yellowstone National Park are federal offenses, and as outlined in the Organic Act, the General Authorities Act, and the definition of Special Territorial and Maritime Jurisdiction, NPS park rangers and special agents have the authority and responsibility ...

A Stone Fort

was built in 1693 rear of this

place near the banks of the Saco

River as a refuge from the Indians

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Maine Route 9) and Emery Street, on the right when traveling west on Main ...

National Historic Landmark - Fort Yellowstone

Fort Yellowstone was built by the army to administer and protect the natural resources of Yellowstone, America's first national park. The army remained in the park from 1888 to 1918, longer than in any other park. At Yellowstone, the soldiers ...

Fort Yellowstone-Chapel

Built in 1913, the chapel was the last building completed during the Army era. Built of native stone with a slate roof and oak furnishings, it is still used today and is the best-preserved building, inside and out.

The bell was ...

Fort Yellowstone- Cavalry Barracks

The first of these wooden barracks no longer exists. The northern-most barracks (built in 1897) is now the Yellowstone Center for Resources. Originally built to house 68 men, a basement was built in 1909 under one wing so the building ...

This Stone Marks the Site of the Fort at McDowell's Mill

Erected by John McDowell before 1754. It was used as a base of supplies and as a magazine until the erection of Fort Loudon in 1756. The military road from Pennsylvania, connecting with the Braddock Road at Turkey Foot, was ...