Fort Phil Kearny
Fort Phil Kearny was an outpost of the United States Army that existed in the late 1860s in present-day northeastern Wyoming along the Bozeman Trail. Its location is 5 mi southeast of Story. It goes back to 1866.
A landmark, 5 mi southeast of Story
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 138" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Buffalo is the nearest base
Buffalo is 15 miles south, with 27 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1866
Fort Phil Kearny dates from 1866. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
The weather near Fort Phil Kearny shifts through the year, as below.
Fort Phil Kearny
Fort Phil Kearny was an outpost of the United States Army that existed in the late 1860s in present-day northeastern Wyoming along the Bozeman Trail. Construction began in 1866 on Friday, July 13, by Companies A, C, E, and H of the 2nd Battalion, 18th Infantry, under the direction of the regimental commander and Mountain District commander Colonel Henry B. Carrington.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1866
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to stay near Fort Phil Kearny
To stay close, try Buffalo (27) and Sheridan (38).
Buffalo
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
4,733 people
15 mi south of Fort Phil Kearny
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Fort Phil Kearny | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 15 mi south | 20 min | 27 12 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 4,733 | $301K | B+ |
| Sheridan | 20 mi north | 30 min | 38 23 hotels · 7 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,015 | $341K | B |
| Story 43% vacation homes | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 1,054 | $437K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Fort Phil Kearny
Each of these is within 35 miles.
Visiting Fort Phil Kearny
What town is Fort Phil Kearny near?
Story, WY, about 5 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Fort Phil Kearny?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 71–82°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Phil Kearny?
Sheridan County (SHR), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fort Phil Kearny?
Buffalo (15 mi, 27 places to stay), Sheridan (20 mi, 38 places to stay) and Story (5 mi, 3 places to stay).
Questions for Story
No one has shared advice yet; Story’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.