Historical Markers in
Sheridan County, Wyoming

A Fight to Survive A monument Honoring John “Portugee” Phillips A Place of Shelter As a Cavalryman . . . As a Plains Indian . . . As an Infantryman . . . As the Attack Continues… At the Break of Dawn . . . Big Horn Blacksmith Shop Big Horns Big Nose . . . Bozeman Trail Bozeman Trail Bozeman Trail Bozeman Trail Bozeman Trail Blacksmith Shop Cemetery Site Class 0-5-A Mohawk Locomotive Community Service Routes Connor Battlefield Connor Battlefield State Historic Site Connor Battlefield State Park Corporal Adolph Metzger . . . Dayton Community Hall During Your Advance . . . Fallen City Fetterman Massacre Memorial Fetterman Monument First Cabin in Sheridan First Woman Mayor in Wyoming Fort Phil Kearny Fort Phil Kearny General George Crook Historic Sheridan Inn Hogback In the End . . . Laundress Row: Lesson Learned Lodge Trail Ridge Mine Communities Supply Miner's Needs Mines Shape a Community Mining Modernizes Northern Plains Indian Wars Officers Row Ohlman Postoffice and Stage Station Pass, Wyoming Pilot Hill Portugee Phillips Post Commander’s Quarters: Powder River Indian Wars – 1865 to 1868 Protecting the Travelers or the Garrison? Ranchester Red Cloud’s Victory Rock Creek to Montana Stage Line Sheridan Site of a Sawmill Site of Fort Phil Kearny Site of Wagon Box Fight Slack, Wyoming Stagecoach Roads in Sheridan County Sullivant Ridge Syncline Thrust Fault The Aftermath of Mining The Aftermath: Two Versions of Victory The Band: The Battle of Tongue River The Battle, August 2, 1867 The Black Diamond Trail The Black Diamond Trail The Black Diamonds of Sheridan County The Black Diamonds of Wyoming The Bozeman Trail The Bozeman Trail The Bozeman Trail       1863 – 1868 The Cavalryman’s Quarters: The Civilians: The Combatants: Soldiers The Combatants: Warriors The Discoveries The Fort Kearny Sawmills The Guard House: The Hospital The Magazine: The Majesty of Nature The Pipe of Peace The Post Headquarters: The Quartermaster Corral: The Sheridan Railway Company The Sutler’s Store: The Wagon Box Fight: Continuing Controversies To Save the Powder River Country Tongue River Crossing Touring the Fort Trail End Two Scenarios: Fetterman Fight, December 21, 1866 Valor in Attack Wagon Box Fight Wagon Box Monument Weapons of the Fetterman Fight Wood Cutting: A Hazardous Harvest Working in the Mines You Pursue . . .
The first coal mine in Wyoming was opened in 1867, and coal mining has been an important industry in the state ever since.
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Sheridan County, located in the state of Wyoming, has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. The area that is now Sheridan County was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Crow and the Sioux. These tribes roamed the land and relied on the abundant wildlife for sustenance. The arrival of European explorers and fur trappers in the early 19th century brought significant changes to the region.

In the 1860s, gold was discovered in the nearby Big Horn Mountains, which led to an influx of miners and prospectors to the area. This brought about the establishment of several mining camps and towns, including the town of Sheridan in 1882. The discovery of coal and the arrival of the railroad further contributed to the growth and prosperity of the county.

Sheridan County played a significant role in the development of the American West. The region became a hub of cattle ranching and agriculture in the late 19th century. The local economy thrived as cattle ranchers grazed their herds on the expansive grasslands and supplied beef to neighboring territories. The county also saw the establishment of numerous ranches and homesteads, which shaped the landscape and the community.

The history of Sheridan County is also marked by periods of conflict and tension. The region experienced several clashes between Native American tribes and settlers, as well as conflicts between cattle ranchers and sheepherders. The battles for land and resources were a reflection of the larger struggles of the American West during this time.

Today, Sheridan County is a vibrant community that embraces its western heritage while also embracing modern developments. The county continues to celebrate its rich history through various cultural events and festivals, and the local economy is diversifying to include industries such as tourism and technology. Sheridan County's past has shaped its present, and its residents are proud to carry on the legacy of their historical roots.

This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Sheridan County, Wyoming.

  • 1867 - Sheridan County is established on March 9, 1867.
  • 1892 - The city of Sheridan is incorporated on August 6, 1892.
  • 1901 - Sheridan County Courthouse is built in 1901.
  • 1920 - The Sheridan Inn, a historic hotel, is constructed in 1920.
  • 1950 - The population of Sheridan County reaches over 17,000 in 1950.
  • 1969 - The historic Sheridan County Museum is established in 1969.
  • 1990 - The population of Sheridan County exceeds 25,000 in 1990.
  • 2019 - Sheridan County celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2019.