Ames Monument
Railroad Pyramid
State: Wyoming
County: Albany County
Founded: 1882
Abandoned: 1901
Peak Population: Railroad town
Ames Monument is a 60-foot granite pyramid built in 1882 to honor Oakes and Oliver Ames, who helped finance the transcontinental railroad. The nearby town of Sherman was the highest point on the original railroad. When the line was rerouted, Sherman died.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- 60-foot granite pyramid
- Highest railroad point
- Town of Sherman died
Location
Address: Ames Monument, WY
Coordinates: 41.1333, -105.3833