HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — P.P. Harp

When the Army occupied the White River valley (1879-1883) they kept the troops busy by improving the road from Rawlins. The road was realigned and new bridges built to accommodate the heavy traffic of supplying 2000 men. The road became known as the Government Road. The Army was not known for originality. The journey took several days with oxen, mule, or horse-drawn wagon. One of the resting places where water and grass was available was…