Baggs Post Office

Photograph

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Little Snake River Museum

The black-and-white image depicts three men seated in and around an early 20th-century automobile, parked in front of the Baggs Post Office. Two men are sitting inside the vehicle, while another man leans against the car, wearing period clothing that includes hats and overalls.

The black-and-white image depicts three men seated in and around an early 20th-century automobile, parked in front of the Baggs Post Office. Two men are sitting inside the vehicle, while another man leans against the car, wearing period clothing that includes hats and overalls.

Name/Title

Baggs Post Office

Entry/Object ID

1.06.2026

Tags

Buildings, People, Vehicles

Description

Mail was originally delivered to a "Camp on Snake River" due to tensions and military presence in the area following conflicts like the Ute War. In the early 1880s, the post office was officially established as "Baggs Crossing". It was named after Margaret "Maggie" Baggs, who served as the settlement's first postmaster. The small town of Baggs eventually sprouted around her ranch and trading post. The post office continued to be a focal point even after the town of Baggs was formally laid out and plotted in 1896 by Rawlins businessman R.C. Major.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Baggs, Wyoming

Continent

North America

Collection

Baggs Photos

Cataloged By

Ellie Gallenbeck

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 18, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 23, 2026