Laramie County, Wyoming
Atlas Theatre
Baxter Ranch Headquarters Buildings
Beatty, Charles L., House
Boeing/United Airlines Terminal Building, Hangar and Fountain
Capitol North Historic District
Castle on 19th Street
Cheyenne Flour Milling Company
Cheyenne High School
Cheyenne South Side Historic District
Cheyenne Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
Churchill Public School
City and County Building
Continental Oil Company
Crook House
Crow Creek-Cole Ranch Headquarters Historic District
Deming School
Dereemer Ranch Historic District
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase I)
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III)
Dubois Block
Federal Office Building-Cheyenne
Fincher, Mabel, School
First United Methodist Church
Fort David A. Russell
Frewen, Moreton, House
Governor's Mansion
Hebard Public School
Hynds Lodge
Johnson Public School
Keefe Row
Lafrentz, Ferdinand, House
Lakeview Historic District
Laramie County Milk Producers Cooperative Association
Masonic Temple
McCord-Brady Company
McCormick, Lulu, Junior High School
McDonald Ranch
Moore Haven Heights Historic District
Mt. Sinai Synagogue
Nagle-Warren Mansion
Park Addition School
Pine Bluffs High School
Rainsford Historic District
Remount Ranch
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Storey Gymnasium
Sturgis, William, House
Texas Oil Company
Union Pacific Railroad Depot
Union Pacific Roundhouse, Turntable and Machine Shop
United States Post Office and Court House
Van Tassell Carriage Barn
Whipple-Lacey House
Wyoming Fuel Company
Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds
1974 Downtown National Historic District
1980 Capitol North National Historic District
Aviation in Cheyenne (1920-1930s)
Aviation in Cheyenne (1930-1950s)
Camp Carlin
Cheyenne Builders and Architects
Cheyenne Corner Stone
Cheyenne Frontier Days (Part I)
Cheyenne Frontier Days (Part II)
Cheyenne's Big Boy 4004
Cheyenne's Early Fire Companies
Cheyenne's Heritage at a Glance
Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land
Durant Bell
Early Cheyenne Reservoir
Elling William "Bill" Golling
Esther Hobart Morris
First United Methodist Church
Floyd and Edna Young Folk Art Fence
Fort Laramie Trail
Geology Shaping History
Historic Plains Hotel
Lathrop Hills
Magic City of the Plains
Mrs. Esther Hobart Morris
Mt. Sinai Congregation
Old Texas Trail
Outlaws!
Pole Creek Ranch
Preservation of the Wyoming Historic Governor's Mansion
Site of Cheyenne's Carnegie Public Library -- 1901-1966
St. Marks Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Suffrage Tablet
The Burlington Routes
The Cattle Barons & Business Giants
The Cheyenne - Ft. Laramie - Deadwood Trail
The Cheyenne Club
The Cheyenne Club
The Cheyenne Opera House and Territorial Library
The first steam-powered locomotive reached Cheyenne on November 14, 1867
The First Transcontinental Airmail Route*
The First Transcontinental Highway
The Greeting and The Gift
The Military 1867-1890
The Military 1867-1949
The Military 1949-Present
The Tivoli Building
The Trails (Part I)
The Trails (Part II)
The Trails (Part III)
The Trolleys / Cheyenne's Street Railway
The Union Pacific Railroad
Tom Horn
Trails & Tales of I-25
Union Pacific Railroad Depot
Union Pacific Steam Engine #1242
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Wyoming Army and Air National Guard Memorial
Wyoming Governor's Mansion
Wyoming Spanish American War Monument
Wyomings Wildlife Heritage
Yellowstone Highway
"Buffalo Soldiers"
"The Mighty Big Boy"
The area that would later become Laramie County was officially established in 1867, when Wyoming was still part of the Dakota Territory. It was named after Jacques La Ramee, a French-Canadian fur trapper who explored the region in the early 1800s. The establishment of Fort Laramie in the mid-19th century played a significant role in the county's history, serving as a major military outpost and a hub for fur trade and westward migration.
The county experienced rapid development and growth with the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad in the late 1860s, which connected the region to the eastern United States. The railroad brought an influx of settlers and entrepreneurs who established towns and ranches in the area, laying the foundation for what would become the modern-day cities of Cheyenne and Laramie.
Over the years, Laramie County has played an important role in Wyoming's economy. It became the state capital in 1869 when Wyoming officially became a territory, and Cheyenne continues to serve as the capital to this day. The region has seen booms and busts in various industries, including cattle ranching, coal mining, and oil exploration, all of which have shaped the county's economy and identity. Today, Laramie County is a vibrant community that celebrates its Western heritage while embracing new industries and opportunities.
Brief timeline of the history of Laramie County, Wyoming:
- 1867: Laramie County is founded and named after Jacques La Ramée, a French-Canadian fur trapper.
- 1868: Fort D.A. Russell is established near present-day Cheyenne, becoming an important military outpost during the Indian Wars.
- 1869: Cheyenne is designated as the capital of Wyoming Territory.
- 1887: Cheyenne becomes one of the first cities in the world to have electric streetlights.
- 1920: The first commercial airport in Wyoming, Cheyenne Municipal Airport, is opened.
- 1959: F.E. Warren Air Force Base is transferred to the Strategic Air Command, playing a crucial role during the Cold War.
- 1987: The Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Laramie County, Wyoming.