CAMP DOUGLAS

from 2023 Wyoming State Fair and Rodeo Guide

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During World War II, Douglas was home to the primary prisoner of war (POW) camp for Wyoming. There were 17 satellite camps throughout the state.

The camp was over a square mile in size and comprised of 180 buildings, which housed up to 2,000 Italian and 3,000 German POWs and 500 army personnel from the spring of 1943 to the winter of 1946. During the camp’s use it was larger than the town of Douglas.

115 S. Riverbend 307-358-9288

307-358-2950

121 Brownfield Rd. Summer Hours

Beginning May 15, 2023

Visitors to the museum are invited to go inside many of the rail cars, including a day coach, a dining car and a sleeper, as well as a little red caboose! And ask to see the model train on display in the back room.