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The Carter Memorial is a monument located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA.
Visual Characteristics
The monument is constructed from granite. It stands approximately 20 feet tall and features a central obelisk with inscribed panels. The granite exhibits a grey hue with occasional darker flecks.
Location & Access Logistics
The Carter Memorial is situated within Lions Park in Cheyenne. It is approximately 2 miles west of the city center. Access is via Pershing Boulevard. Ample parking is available in designated lots adjacent to the park. Public transport route 3 (West End) stops within a 0.25-mile walk of the memorial.
Historical & Ecological Origin
The Carter Memorial was erected in 1938. It was commissioned by the Wyoming Historical Society to commemorate early pioneers of the state. The monument itself is a man-made structure, not of ecological origin.
Key Highlights & Activities
Visitors can examine the inscribed historical details on the monument's panels. The surrounding park offers walking paths. Photography of the monument is permitted.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Restrooms are located within Lions Park, approximately 0.1 miles from the memorial. Shaded areas are available under mature trees in the vicinity. Cell phone signal (4G/5G) is generally reliable in this area. No food vendors are directly on-site, but concessions are available within Lions Park during warmer months.
Best Time to Visit
For optimal lighting conditions for photography, early morning (between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM) or late afternoon (between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM) is recommended, particularly during spring and fall. Weather is generally most favorable between May and September.
Facts & Legends
One of the inscribed panels details the journey of the first transcontinental railroad survey team through the region. A local anecdote suggests that a specific inscription, when viewed at noon on the summer solstice, casts a shadow that points to a buried time capsule, though this has not been verified.
Nearby Landmarks
- Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (0.3km East)
- Lions Park Lake (0.2km South)
- Wyoming State Museum (2.5km Northeast)
- Cheyenne Depot Museum (2.8km East)