Historic Cabin with Possible Ties to “Wyoming Atlantis” Up for Sale by Cody Couple
Greg and Tammy Poley of Cody, Wyoming, are seeking a new owner for a historic log cabin on their property, believed by some to have originated from the submerged town of Marquette, also known as “Wyoming’s Atlantis,” Cowboy State Daily reports.
The Poleys, dedicated to preserving the cabin’s history, are only interested in selling to someone committed to restoring and respecting the structure’s legacy.
The cabin’s supposed history links it to Marquette, a community that once thrived at the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Shoshone River. Marquette was submerged in 1910 following the construction of the Buffalo Bill Dam, which created the Buffalo Bill Reservoir. At its height, Marquette had a general store, schoolhouse, saloon, and post office. The Poleys were told their cabin might have housed Marquette’s post office, but this story remains unverified.
Despite consulting with Old Trail Town, a museum dedicated to preserving historic Wyoming structures, the Poleys could not confirm the cabin’s origins. Sylvia Huber, office and collection manager at Old Trail Town, explained that records indicated Marquette’s post office was located within the Irrigation District Office, housed in a larger building next to the general store, making the Poleys’ cabin a less likely candidate for the post office role.
Old Trail Town declined to add the cabin to its historic collection, citing the lack of confirmed provenance and the significant resources required for relocation and restoration. Huber explained that each structure at the museum undergoes extensive reconstruction, from roofing to concrete foundations, to ensure preservation.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding its history, the cabin has attracted significant interest from potential buyers, especially after the Poleys shared their story online. Tammy Poley hopes to find someone skilled in restoration who values historic craftsmanship.
As the cabin’s future owner will need to disassemble and transport the structure, the Poleys are committed to selecting a buyer who will honor its legacy, even if its ties to Marquette remain unproven.
“We will only sell it to someone we feel will do the right thing and respect its history,” Tammy explained.
