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Independence Rock State Historic Site is also called the Register of the Desert due to the over five thousand names that are part of the site’s pioneering history. One of the large granite rock’s earliest carved signatures was M.K. Hugh in 1824. This rock got its name after a celebration on Independence Day with William Sublette and eighty other pioneers. The name “Independence Rock” stuck and then became a goal and landmark of over 550,000 travelers heading west. Several trails allow visitors to explore the rock and discover the numerous names carved into it by past travelers.

WY-220, Alcova, WY 82620, Phone: 307-577-5150

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