As a tribute to Senator Francis E. Warren, who served in the senate from 1890 to 1929, and for gallant service in the Civil War as an enlisted man, the name was changed January 1, 1930. It was first called Fort D.A. Russell in honor of brevet Brigadier General David A. Russell. It was established on July 31, 1867. (WPA) Named for Senator Francis E. Warren in 1930. Formerly called Fort D. A. Russell. (Annals of Wyoming 14:3)
Other Names:
Fort Russell, Fort David A. Russell, Fort Warren, Fort F. E. Warren, Fort Francis E. Warren, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base
County:
Laramie
Feature Category:
Manmade Features
More Reading:
Holland, Stephen L. From Mules to Missiles: A History of Francis E. Warren Air Force Base and its Predecessors, Fort David A. Russell and Fort Francis E. Warren. United States Dept. of the Air Force, 1987.
