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Laramie, Wyoming: Chief Washakie Statue

On the University of Wyoming campus. Mounted on a galloping horse, ready to spear anyone who doesn't support higher education.

University of Wyoming

Address:
Grand Ave., Laramie, WY
Directions:
On US 30/E. Grand Ave. between 16th and 17th Sts. On the campus of the University of Wyoming.
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Chief Washakie statue.

Chief Washakie Statue

Chief Washakie -- beautiful statue on a beautiful college campus!

[Shannon and Ashley, 06/13/2019]

Chief Washakie statue.

Chief Washakie

This sculpture of Chief Washakie is on the University of Wyoming campus on Grand Ave. between 16th and 17th Ave.

The inscription reads: "I fought to keep our land, our water and our hunting grounds - today, education is the weapon my people need to protect them."

[Joe Boulter, 10/13/2007]

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