Loucks later served as the first postmaster, and in took office as the first mayor when Sheridan formally incorporated. In the spring of , the Johnson County residents north of Piney Creek moved to reorganize their district as Sheridan County. In the election for county seat, Sheridan received votes, Big Horn earned , and Dayton won This set off a year boom for Sheridan. In the decade leading up to , the population grew from 1, to 8, William F.
By the s, Sheridan had the only long-distance electric trolley line in the state, and a cosmopolitan population that included African Americans, Hispanics, and many immigrants from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Notably, the mines attracted dozens of families from highland villages near Istebna in south-central Poland. Hoboes also frequented the town. John B. A Democrat, Kendrick won election as governor in and served as U. Senator from until his death in The s saw efforts to promote tourism and the dude ranch business through the establishment of the airport and the Sheridan WYO Rodeo.
The community welcomed the founding of Sheridan College in , just as industry began to falter. In the same year the Holly Sugar Mill stopped processing beets due to a drop in federal price supports for sugar. The Monarch mine north of Sheridan closed in because of a drop in demand for coal as locomotives shifted from steam to diesel power.
Many houses from Monarch were picked up and moved into town. The s brought the end of passenger rail service, the arrival of Interstate, and the closure of the Sheridan Inn. Residents moved out of town into rural subdivisions, occupying former farms that had done poorly after the closure of Sheridan Creamery and Sheridan Flouring Mills.
The s saw a bitter labor strike at the Montana mines that split the community between union members and those who chose not to strike. The economy slackened through the s until the s brought a boom in real estate and coal-bed methane production.
As the 21st century began the non-profit sector grew with strong support from local foundations. Call , email trailend state. For information on shows, times and prices, call , email ctg actaccess. The museum features a gift shop, interactive exhibits, dioramas and Western artworks to fulfill the museum's mission t o preserve and share the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Sheridan County area with present and future generations to promote a greater understanding of the American West.
Download This Place. City: Sheridan Zip Codes: Best Places to Live in Sheridan Rankings. Housing Market in Sheridan. It's a good time to buy in Sheridan. Home Appreciation is up 7. Reviews for Sheridan 20 Reviews. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone.
Too big now. Read More. Agree 89 Disagree The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and Agree Disagree I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of Local history exhibits include equipment and Native American crafts, which guests can browse for a small fee. However, the Brinton Museum is only open from mid-March through Labor Day each year and is closed in the winter due to snow blocking the roadways to this secluded property.
Fort Phil Kearny, active for a few short years during the s, played a pivotal role in the American Indian Wars and was a milestone along the historic Bozeman Trail. If you don't mind taking a minute drive south of Sheridan on Interstate 90, though, this Wyoming State Historic Site is certainly worth the trip.
After checking out the film, exhibits, and shop at the Interpretive Center, take a self-guided tour of the fort grounds and reconstructed buildings. Your visit should also include a walk along the interpretive trails at the Fetterman Fight and the Wagon Box Fight battlefields, each located within a few miles of the Interpretive Center.
Once you've finished exploring the charming streets and residential neighborhoods of Sheridan and stopped off at Fort Phil Kearny, continue south on Interstate 90 to the historic downtown of Buffalo, Wyoming.
Packed with Old West charm—including landmark buildings, local history museums, and unique Western shops—this small city is a great place to spend the afternoon. Stop by the Main Street Diner for lunch before checking out all the boutiques and antique stores along Main Street.
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