Gap Puche Cabin

The Gap Puche Cabin is a log cabin near Jackson, Wyoming that is the last survivor of the early outfitting industry in Jackson Hole. It was built c. 1929 at the junction of the Gros Ventre River and Crystal Creek by brothers-in-law Actor Nelson and Charlie Smith. Beginning in 1930 the property was used by John Wort and Steve Callaghan as a base camp for their hunting guide, or outfitting operation, and became known as "Wort's Hunting Camp". Callaghan's interest in the operation was bought by Billy Stilson around 1935, and bought out Wort by 1939. The cabin was moved in 1942 or 1943 to its present location.[2]

Gap Puche Cabin
Nearest cityJackson, Wyoming
Coordinates43°36′32″N 110°27′15″W
Built1930
ArchitectActor Nelson, Charlie Smith
NRHP reference No.90000889
Added to NRHPJune 18, 1990[1]

In 1976 Stilson sold the outfitting business to Gap and Peg Puche, who continue to use the cabin as a base camp.

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. "Gap Puche Cabin". National Register of Historic Places. Wyoming State Preservation Office. 2008-10-19.


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