Upper Green River Rendezvous Site facts for kids
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Upper Green River Rendezvous Site
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Overview of the site
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| Location | 42°52′21″N 110°2′20″W / 42.87250°N 110.03889°W |
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| Nearest city | Daniel, Wyoming |
| Area | 1,200 acres (490 ha) |
| Built | 1825 |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000763 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | November 5, 1961 |
The Upper Green River Rendezvous Site is a special historical place in Wyoming, United States. It is located along the Green River, near the town of Daniel. This site was very important in the 1800s. It was where several big meetings called the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous happened.
These meetings were a key part of the fur trade in the American West. Because of its history, a large area of about 1,200 acres (486 hectares) was named a National Historic Landmark in 1961. This means it is a place of great national importance.
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What is the Upper Green River Rendezvous Site?
The Upper Green River Rendezvous Site is a big, open area. It is mostly undeveloped land. It is centered around where the Green River and Horse Creek meet. This area is south of United States Route 191, between the towns of Daniel and Pinedale.
Today, you won't see many signs of the huge meetings that happened here long ago. The only way to drive into the site is by a ranch road. This road crosses the river a short distance east of where the two creeks join.
Why was this site important?
This area was a perfect spot for the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous. These meetings took place almost every year between 1825 and 1840. A rendezvous was a large gathering for fur trappers, their suppliers, and people who bought their furs.
It was a time when everyone involved in the fur trade could meet up. They would trade goods, share stories, and get supplies for the next trapping season.
Who organized the rendezvous?
The first meetings were organized by a man named William Henry Ashley. He helped bring order to the fur trapping business. Before this, trappers worked alone or in small groups. The rendezvous brought them together.
These annual meetings were usually held somewhere along the Green River. At least five of them happened right here, near the meeting point of the Green River and Horse Creek. These gatherings were very spread out. This was because they needed lots of space for all the people, horses, and supplies.
Are there any markers at the site?
Even though no old traces of the rendezvous remain, there are ways to remember what happened here. You can find a special marker on a small hill overlooking the Horse Creek site. There are also more markers near US 191 at another rendezvous location. These markers help tell the story of this important historical place.
