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Sunrise at Thomas Alma Moulton Barn.

The barn is all that remains of the homestead built by Thomas Alma Moulton and his sons between about 1912 and 1945. It sits west of the road known as Mormon Row, in an area called Antelope Flats, between the towns of Kelly and Moose. Now lying within Grand Teton National Park, it is near the homestead of Andy Chambers. The property with the barn was one of the last parcels sold to the National Park Service by the Moulton family. Often photographed, the barn with the Teton Range in the background has become a symbol of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Formerly known as the town of Grovont, the Mormon Row Historic District is one of the most photographed areas of Grand Teton National Park. Astounding scenery and abandoned buildings define the place, unveiling human history of the park. Majestic Blacktail Butte shelters the former settlement from gusty winds, encouraging you to visit Mormon Row at any season. The open space abundantly covered by sagebrush let you meet some of the representatives of the local animal kingdom. Simplicity and subtle beauty of the area inspire some travelers while disappoint others. Nevertheless, Mormon Row is worth a visit even if it is just for a few minutes. The lonely standing barns with the snow-capped mountains in the background are a signature sight of Grand Teton National Park. People all over the world visit Wyoming to paint or capture a few masterpieces of this place without even realizing that it is that famous Mormon Row. The pictures of this iconic place flood the Internet, adorn the walls of local hotels, and inspire endless outdoor adventures. Other photogenic sights that compete with Mormon Row for visitors’ attention are Schwabacher Landing, Snake River Overlook, and Oxbow Bend.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Wyoming, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS R5 C
Copyright: © Alex Dahov