Horse Creek Station
Great Treaty
State: Wyoming
County: Goshen County
Founded: 1851
Abandoned: 1860s
Peak Population: Treaty site
Horse Creek was the site of the 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty, the largest gathering of Native American nations in history (10,000+ attendees). Tribes agreed to territorial boundaries and safe passage. Only a historic marker remains.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- 10,000+ Native Americans
- Largest treaty gathering
- 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty
Location
Address: Horse Creek Treaty Ground, WY
Coordinates: 41.6667, -104.4333