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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q04_powder-river-country_Kaycee-WY.html
From this point in any direction is Powder River Country.
Twelve thousand years ago. the rich grassland and abundant wildlife attracted Native American hunters into the area. As the United States expanded, commerce and conflict occurred. The Por…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q02_nate-champion-and-nick-rae_Kaycee-WY.html
In the early 1890's, a series of localized conflicts characterized by competition for resources, accusations of cattle rustling, and issues of cattle management broke into a shooting conflict in Johnson County in 1892. Large cattle owners, associa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZL_tisdale-divide_Buffalo-WY.html
Wyoming in the 1880s was an open range controlled by cattle kings. Some of the powerful stockgrowers thought rustling was a problem, but others were just as concerned about the influx of small operators who used government land grants which threat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZH_ta-ranch_Buffalo-WY.html
Wyoming in the 1880s was an open range controlled by cattle kings. Blaming rustlers for cattle losses was popular among powerful stockgrowers. Although rustling was a problem, there was also concern about the influx of small operators who used gov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZ2_nate-champions-last-run_Buffalo-WY.html
In the exciting history of the Johnson County Cattle War, no one is held in higher esteem than Nathan D. Champion. His last stand at the K C Ranch, where Kaycee, WY is now located, on April 9, 1892 pitted him against 50 well-armed Invaders. He sin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PZ0_powder-river-country_Buffalo-WY.html
From this point in any direction is Powder River Country.
Twelve thousand years ago. the rich grassland and abundant wildlife attracted Native American hunters into the area. As the United States expanded, commerce and conflict occurred. The Por…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYZ_bozemans-trail_Buffalo-WY.html
Travel along the Bozeman Trail began in 1863 as miners carrying their supplies on packhorses or in wagons, headed toward the gold fields. Compared to other available methods and road of travel, this route was a shortcut to Virginia City. Storekeep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYY_conflict-at-the-crossing_Buffalo-WY.html
On July 21(sic), 1866, five officers, three women, several children and ten enlisted men of the 18th Infantry came under attack from Lakota Indians as they approached CrazyWoman Creek in wagons and ambulances. Lieutenants George Templeton and Napo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYX_lieut-n-p-daniels-u-s-a_Buffalo-WY.html
To the Glory of
God
and in memory
of
Lieut.
N.P. Daniels, U.S.A.
Sergt.
Terrell, U.S.A.
Killed
On this Spot
July 20th 1866,
by Sioux Indians
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PYV_the-legend-of-crazy-woman_Buffalo-WY.html
Two legends give rise to the name of Crazy Woman Creek. Both are based on tragic events. In one, a young woman is left alone after and attack on her village. She lived in a squalid wickiup and on a moonlit nights could be seen leaping from rock to…