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In what year was Yellowstone National Park established, making it the first national park in the United States?

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1872

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Yellowstone was established in 1872, setting the precedent for the national park system. Its protection as public land inspired the conservation movement that spread across the country.

National Park Service: index.htm

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Yellowstone extends across three states: Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho. Most of the park lies in Wyoming.

National Park Service: parkfacts.htm

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