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Buffalo Bill Cody once auditioned talent acts at the Sheridan Inn, amid the magnificent backdrop of the Big Horn Mountains. Sheridan County continues to showcase history with a view, with its authentic Main Street of historic buildings that feature Old West appeal. The community also has a strong economy thanks to a fortunate abundance of coal and natural gas, and Sheridan County’s rich agricultural heritage remains alive today in many working and recreation ranches.TRANSCRIPT
GO AHEADAND STARE
Arts scene has always been vibrant
THROWBACK TOTHE OLD WEST
Museums, festivals intrigue visitors
Home on the RangeResidents love living where
deer and antelope play
Tour America’s first dude ranch
through a quick video.
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10 HOmE ON THE RANGEResidents love living “where the deer and the antelope play”
16 GO AHEAD AND STAREArts scene has always been vibrant in Sheridan County
34 THROWBACK TO THE OLD WESTMuseums, festivals intrigue visitors
38 BLESSED By NATuRESheridan County is packed with outdoor recreation activities
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ON THE COvER “Bozeman Scout” by Barry Eisenach in downtown Sheridan Photo by Jeff Adkins
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6 Almanac
20 Biz Briefs
23 Chamber Report
25 Economic profile
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36 Education
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the West at its Bestdowntown Sheridan has beautiful buildings
along Main Street, with many of them on
the national Register of historic Places.
Some of the more extravagant are Sheridan
County Courthouse, Western hotel Building,
lotus Building, first interstate Bank (formerly
the Cow Boy Saloon) and the new york Building.
But the downtown district has much more than
just nice buildings to view. there are also numerous
shopping destinations along Main Street and the
surrounding avenues. Some of the unique downtown
stores in Sheridan include Accents of Wyoming,
Bozeman trail Gallery, Cottonwood Kitchen Shop,
King’s Saddlery, over the Moon, Something
to Kiln, Swing Riders Western Emporium,
45th Parallel, and dozens more.
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Welcome to Sheridan CountyAn intRoduction to the AReA’s people, plAces And events
hit ‘Em far and Straight
the club scene in Sheridan
includes three excellent golf
courses – two public and one
private, and one of the public
courses is 27 holes. Kendrick
Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal
course that spans 6,677 yards and
plays as a par 72. the Powder horn
Golf Club is 27 holes and features
three separate nine-hole public
venues, named the Mountain,
Stag and Eagle courses. Sheridan
Country Club is an eighteen-hole
private course that opened in
1920, making it one of the oldest
clubs in Wyoming.
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Almanac
Music to the EarsSweet sounds pour out of Kendrick Park in the summer. Every tuesday evening during the warm-weather
months this popular green space on Beaver Street hosts Concerts in the Park at its band shell. different live
musical acts perform each week.
Kendrick Park also has a swimming pool, ice cream stand, picnic areas, fishing, a large children’s
playground, tennis courts and wide open spaces. Adjacent to the park is a wildlife area that is home
to small herds of buffalo and elk.
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Ride ‘Em, Cowboys
in 1931, a group of local citizens
decided to put on a rodeo. now,
more than 80 years later, the
Sheridan Wyo Rodeo is one
of the premier Professional
Rodeo Cowboys Association
(PRCA) and Women’s Professional
Rodeo Association extravaganzas
in America.
the Sheridan Wyo Rodeo
always plays to sellout crowds at
the Sheridan County fairgrounds,
and a fourth performance was
added in 2010 to accommodate
the demand for more action. the
big key to its success is financial
support from major sponsors, with
prize money at the Sheridan rodeo
ranking it in the top tier of the
more than 600 PRCA events
staged in America each year.
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pOpuLATiON (2010 ESTimATE)Sheridan County: 28,910
Sheridan (county seat): 17,264
LOCATiONSheridan County is in
north central Wyoming.
BEGiNNiNGSSheridan County was organized
in 1888. Sheridan was founded
by John d. loucks and named
after Civil War Gen. Philip
henry Sheridan.
fOR mORE iNfORmATiONSheridan County
Chamber of Commerce
1517 E. 5th St.
P.o. Box 707
Sheridan, Wy 82801
Phone: (307) 672-2485
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Fast Factsn Queen elizabeth ii visited sheridan county in 1984. she stayed with friends in Big horn and shopped at King’s saddlery.
n sheridan county offers many open green spaces, including three golf courses, a comprehensive trail system and two world-class polo fields.
n the county is home to three excellent public school systems with a total of 21 schools.
n the region’s top-notch medical facilities include sheridan Memorial hospital and the sheridan vA Medical center.
n in the summer, the sheridan trolley takes passengers on rides every hour to view the many attractions in sheridan. tickets are just $1.
Gaining SeniorityA senior citizens program began modestly in Sheridan County in 1972. today, dozens of programs
through the Sheridan Senior Center are available for residents age 60 and older.
the center offers activities such as choir, painting, dancing, crafting and exercise classes, and weekly
social events that include bingo, dominoes, card games and billiards. the facility on Smith Street also
oversees programs such as meal delivery, transportation, in-home care, support services and volunteer
opportunities. the slogan at Sheridan Senior Center is “quality of life, later in life.”
Plane and SimpleSheridan County Airport is considered small, but it is
modern and an ideal size for this community.
the airport was conceived in 1919 and originally called
Aviation field. today the facility that sits at the foot of
the Big horn Mountains has the newest runway in all of
Wyoming. Besides private aircraft, passengers are served
by Great lakes Airlines, which offers daily direct flights to
denver aboard 30-passenger jets. Meanwhile, large cargo
corporations such as uPS and fedEx also utilize Sheridan
County Airport for major pickups and deliveries each day.
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view of the Big horn Mountains in sheridan photo By BRiAn MccoRd
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sheRidAn county Residents love living “wheRe the deeR And the Antelope plAy”
RangeHome on the
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When New York-native Rick Young retired from the Air Force in 1993, he and his
wife Roberta considered buying a dude ranch because they love horseback riding. But when the couple saw an ad for Sheridan County’s Bear Lodge Resort in a magazine, they had a change of heart.
“I had been stationed in Cheyenne with the Air Force, and during that time we got into hunting and fishing and fell in love with this beautiful part of the
country,” Young says. “We ate a lot of wild game back then, and we still do. I love ATV and snowmobile riding, hunting and fishing, and my wife loves all the outdoor activities I do.”
Bear Lodge ResortThe Youngs bought the eight-room
Bear Lodge Resort in the Bighorn National Forest and increased its capacity to 30 rooms, added an indoor pool and hot tub, and built an addition to the dining room. Today, the mountain lodge is a popular winter
destination for snowmobilers, and offers a rental f leet of 40 Polaris snowmobiles. In the summer, the resort is a destination for weddings, family reunions and weekend getaways.
Visitors love the abundance of wildlife surrounding the lodge – it’s not uncommon to spot a moose or bear wandering around the RV sites. Hunters appreciate it, too.
“Mountain caribou is probably my favorite wild game, followed by elk, moose and white-tailed deer,” Young says. “And this area is a trout
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fisherman’s paradise. The majority of fish on the mountain are trout – cutthroat, rainbow, brown and mackinaw.”
Arrowhead Lodge and Elk view inn
The Youngs loved owning Bear Lodge Resort so much, they purchased two more mountain retreats. In 2008, they bought Arrowhead Lodge near the Tongue River, and in 2010, they bought Elk View Inn. All three lodges are all-inclusive destinations with gas stations,
gift shops, ATV/snowmobile rentals and restaurants.
“Arrowhead’s dining room is known for great burgers and has a roadhouse atmosphere,” Young says. “Bear Lodge has mountain trout and salmon. And Elk View features elk meat, steak and medallions.”
Like the Youngs, Penny and Mont Becker moved to Sheridan County from Minnesota after being charmed by its beautiful scenery and outdoor and cultural offerings. That was in 1999.
“We stopped here on our way to
the West Coast, and we just fell in love with the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains,” Penny Becker says. “The community was very enticing for its philanthropic philosophy and heritage. And we love camping and hiking.”
Within six months of their first visit, Mont took a banking job in Sheridan County. Soon after, Penny became executive director of Sheridan Travel & Tourism, where she helps others fully enjoy all the Big Horn Mountains have to offer.
“We love it here,” Becker says. “We
Clockwise from left: dusk in the Bighorn national Forest in sheridan county; Bear lodge Resort; A large male elk rests in a field at Kendrick park in sheridan; the lobby of the elk view inn
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“our rodeos are really big for us, and we have 35 rodeos throughout the summer …”
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have a favorite campground that’s a real treasure. Last time we went camping, we experienced three moose sightings. In summer, it’s wonderful to enjoy a peaceful canoe ride in the fresh mountain air.”
Sheridan Trails and RodeosHikers and snowmobilers can
embark on the Northern Big Horn Mountain Trail System’s 218 miles of trails, while cross-country skiers f lock to the Sibley Lake Ski Trails and Cutler Ski Trails.
“We were voted among the Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsmen by Outdoor Life magazine for three consecutive years, and we were listed in the Top 100 Adventure Towns by National Geographic Adventure in 2009 and 2010,” Becker says. “Our rodeos are really big for us, and we have 35 rodeos throughout the summer, from the Elks Youth Rodeo for children up to our biggest event, the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, that draws 20,000 people.”
Hang Gliding and poloTwo of Sheridan County’s most
unusual recreation offerings are hang gliding and polo. Polo competitions take place every weekend throughout the summer, and the Big Horn Mountains host a Hang Gliders Fly-In every May and September.
“You can just happen by and see hang gliders preparing to jump off the mountain, or just having jumped off,” Becker says. “I just love it when we get to see that.”
Sheridan County is also home to Kerns Wildlife Habitat Management Area, which provides a crucial winter range for 800 elk. Kerns is also inhabited by wild turkeys, black bears and mountain lions. Nearby Clearmont, Wyoming, is another natural habitat for ospreys, blue herons, yellow warblers, red-winged blackbirds and bald eagles.
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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown sheridan.
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Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?
Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.
“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”
Western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford
Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company
executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.
“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”
Art and SoulThe community’s artistic side
can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at
StareARtS SCEnE hAS AlWAyS BEEn viBRAnt in ShERidAn County
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Sheridan County Public Library SystemDynamic Gateways for Lifelong Learning
www.sheridanwyolibrary.org
Serving Sheridan County Residents and VisitorsSheridan County Fulmer Public Library (307) 674-8585
Clearmont Branch Library (307) 758-4331Tongue River Branch Library at Ranchester (307) 655-9726
Story Branch Library (307) 683-2922
Local History, Genealogy, Book Discussions, Story Times, Programs, Exhibits, Public Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi
the Trail End State Historic Site to offer performances staged by Sheridan’s Civic Theatre Guild.
The county is also home to the Jentel Foundation and the Ucross Foundation, both of which provide residential retreats for artists coming into this community from all over the country. Meanwhile, Sheridan Artists’ Guild Et al, or SAGE, promotes visual arts through summer art programs, a holiday art show, exhibits at its Sheridan College Main Street Gallery and its new Community Art Center, and individual artist workshops.
Culture of SculptureA Sheridan Public Arts Committee
was established in 1999 by former Sheridan mayor Jim Wilson as a way to showcase sculpture throughout downtown Sheridan.
“The first sculpture was entitled Bozeman Scout and was erected in 2002 in the redeveloped Grinnell Plaza. Now there are 38 sculptures situated within our city,” says Fachon Wilson, Sheridan Public Arts Committee project manager. “The committee today oversees an annual program called Art on Loan that welcomes 20 new pieces downtown each year that are also for sale by the artists. Each year, two or more new permanent sculptures have been added by locals who purchase and donate them to the city’s collection.”
Cleaned and WaxedFachon says new sculptures are
unveiled during the second weekend of June in conjunction with a Celebrate the Arts festival.
“We have so much pride in the permanent sculptures – they are even cleaned and waxed for $3,300 a year by a professional painter and specialty cleaner from Loveland, Colorado,” Fachon says. “Locals and tourists alike are delighted by our collection.”
Left: the statue Bozeman Scout by artist Barry eisenach was the first sculpture erected in downtown sheridan. Right: wyo theater
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Biz BriefsBusinesses – Both lARge And sMAll – thAt help deFine
sheRidAn county’s econoMic cliMAte
CRAzy WOmAN TRADiNG CO.Biz: Retail storeBuzz: Owned and operated by Linda and Willis Fauth for 12 years, Crazy Woman Trading Co. offers a variety of merchandise, including clothing, gifts, antiques and home décor. The Fauths work to keep their store stocked with interesting items they would purchase themselves, and run their business with the mission statement, “If it’s not fun, we’re not here.”www.crazywomantradingco.com
scorecardBuSiNESS AT
A GLANCE
$319 millionAnnual retail sales
$11,800Retail sales
per capita
$48 millionAnnual hotel
and food sales
3,524Total number
of firms
source: u.s. Census QuickFacts
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jOEy’S fLyfiSHiNG fOuNDATiON iNC.Biz: Nonprofit organizationBuzz: Established in 2007 by youth advocate and flyfisherman Joey Puettman, Joey’s FlyFishing Foundation Inc. mentors children and teens ages 9 through 18. The organization teaches patience, confidence and respect by engaging participants in activities including flyfishing and rod-building workshops.www.joeysflyfishing.com
viSTA WEST ENGiNEERiNG iNC.Biz: Civil engineering firmBuzz: Vista West Engineering Inc. offers services in multiple market segments, including airports, highways, municipal infrastructure, site engineering, pavement management and slope stabilization. Recently placing in the top 20 on the CE News 2010 list of Best Civil Engineering Firms to Work For in the United States, this firm also focuses on fostering a positive work environment.www.vistawestengr.com
SuGARLAND RiDGE RETiREmENT AND ASSiSTED LiviNGBiz: Senior living communityBuzz: Sugarland Ridge Retirement and Assisted Living offers 56 assisted living apartments and 12 independent retirement cottages, which include amenities to ensure that each resident feels comfortable. Activities are also available for residents to enjoy, such as exercise classes and scheduled outings.www.sugarlandridgeslc.com
THE fiBER HOuSEBiz: Yarn storeBuzz: The Fiber House began as a yarn store in 2006, with a focus on alpaca wool, and since then has become much more. In addition to multiple types of yarn, this store now offers jewelry, quilting notions, and books and magazines that focus on fiber. The establishment is also a gathering place for local knitters, providing classes and a knowledgeable staff to assist customers with their projects.www.thefiberhouse.com
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Patrick J. Kirsch, D.C.~Palmer Graduate~
25 E. Alger St.Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-5075
Achieve Optimum Health Naturallywww.kirschchiropractic.com
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chamber reportReAsons ARe MAny why coMpAnies should Join
Quick question to all 535 members: Why is the Sheridan
County Chamber of Commerce important to you, especially in these tough economic times?
“We offer a lot of programs and networking events that help members grow their businesses,” says Dixie Johnson, executive director of the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce. “And our chamber helps members not only in the big city of Sheridan as well as Sheridan County itself, but also the communities of Dayton, Ranchester, Big Horn, Arvada, Clearmont and other outlying areas.”
Welcome, DixieThe Sheridan County Chamber has
been around since 1913, and Johnson became its executive director on Jan. 3, 2011.
“I have already enrolled as one of the 20 participants in the chamber’s Leadership Sheridan County program, which educates us on the services and interesting aspects of our community,” she says. “The informative program occurs one day a month for eight months, and I’ll be in the August 2011 graduating class.”
How Can the Chamber Help?Johnson points out that even in her
short tenure as executive director, she is already promoting Sheridan County in many ways. For example, the chamber staff tirelessly remind residents that it is vital for them to shop in Sheridan County – because it affects everyone’s quality of life.
“The chamber also has several com-mittees that meet monthly, including an Agriculture, Natural Resources and Public Lands Committee,” she says. “Sheridan County is an agriculturally-based region, so the committee discusses all facets of how to make this vital local industry continue to thrive.”
Commitment of CommitteesThe chamber also oversees a
Workforce Development Committee that brings education and business leaders together each month to share ideas about the best workforce training practices for the 21st century. Also, the chamber’s Historic District Business Committee focuses on commerce in
the downtown area, and works with the Downtown Sheridan Association to put on several annual events that help bring more people to the district.
An Eye on CheyenneThe Sheridan County
Chamber of Commerce also organizes networking functions such as a monthly luncheon every second Wednesday of the month,
and an after-hours mixer every third Wednesday.
“The chamber also hosts candidate forums for primary elections and general elections, and we always keep an eye on what the legislature is doing in Cheyenne to make sure Sheridan County’s voice is being heard,” Johnson says. “We do whatever we can to help our members, which is why so many companies and individuals stay with us.” – Kevin Litwin
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BuSiNESS CLimATEthe Wyoming economy is strong; the state is one of only a handful
showing a large surplus annually for the last half dozen years. this
is in large part due to the fortunate abundance of coal and natural
gas. the Sheridan area mirrors the state’s economic growth but
is more diversified. in addition to growth due to development
of natural gas, Sheridan is also growing from a healthy mix
of service sector growth, small-business growth, health care
and construction.
ECONOmiC pROfiLE
Bighorn ProPerties
The Bates TeamMarilyn BatesOwner/Broker (307) 461-0210
Jill Bates Sales Associate (307) 751-7435
247 Coffeen Ave.Sheridan
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TAxES
0% state income tax
6% sales tax
9.5% Residential property tax
9.5% commercial property tax
iNCOmE
$27,063per capita income
$49,588Average Annual household expenditure
mAjOR EmpLOyERS
sheridan county
school district #2
609 employees
sheridan vA
Medical center
603 employees
sugarland enterprises
480 employees
sheridan
Memorial hospital
460 employees
walmart
333 employees
WORKfORCE
12,577total workforce
78%white collar Jobs
22%Blue collar Jobs
TRANSpORTATiON
AirportsSheridan County Airport
908 W. Brundage ln.
Sheridan, Wy 82801
(307) 674.4222
www.sheridancountyairport.com
highwaysinterstate 90
u.S. highway 14
RailroadBurlington
northern Santa fe
www.bnsf.com
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A large male elk at Kendrick Park
Photo by Jeff Adkins
Hiking at Tongue River Canyon Recreation Area
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The moon slowly appears over a cabin in Sheridan County.
Photos by Jeff Adkins
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Horses in the Bighorn National Forest
Photo by Antony Boshier
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local flavor
dining out in sheridan county can be many things, but to put it simply, it’s delicious. the area has an enticing mix of long-standing restaurants loved by the locals, several bar and grills, and fine dining establishments.
sheridan cOunty’s landmark restaurants
Stop in the historic Po news & flagstaff Café in Sheridan for a homemade lunch in an old newsstand and (smoke-free) cigar shop. the café is full of character, with original handmade cabinets and tin-stamped ceilings, and the menu features breakfast and an espresso bar all day, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads, and made-fresh pies and cobblers.
Also in downtown Sheridan, Wyoming’s Rib & Chop house invites diners to juicy hand-cut steaks served on sizzling plates, slow-cooked ribs, fresh seafood, buffalo, ostrich and even wild boar. it opened in 2002 and quickly became a favorite with the locals, so don’t be surprised if it’s a bit crowded. the Western menu is complemented by a large liquor and wine selection.
if it’s friday night, you can bet many Sheridan County folks are eating at the Bozeman trail inn in Big horn. the century-old restaurant establishment is known for its prime rib special on fridays and Saturdays and live music friday nights.
originally a livery stable when it opened in 1882, the Bozeman trail inn was completely restored after it suffered a devastating fire in 2006 and reopened for business in 2008. it is owned and operated by the Sheperds, a mother-and-son team.
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We are dedicated to helping you with your life-style decisions regarding health care. Whether you or a loved one is recovering from surgery, a serious illness or making decisions on quality long-term care, we are prepared to assist you. Programs & ServicesWe provide skilled nursing services that include:
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mOre FavOrite sheridan cOunty restaurants
for good home cooking try the Branding iron family Restaurant in dayton. it’s a great place for casual dining. locals keep going back for the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, liver and onions, homemade bread and pies.
lulu’s Café, also in Sheridan, focuses on healthy foods such as organic eggs, produce, beef and chicken produced by local farmers. it is housed in an eco-friendly building and serves a fun menu for breakfast and lunch.
Enjoy the fresh brews at the new Black tooth Brewery Company in downtown Sheridan. the brewery offers a fun atmosphere and locally handcrafted beers produced to match Sheridan’s unique culture and character. try the Bomber Mountain Amber, Wagon Box Wheat, Saddle Bronc Brown or Stumpy Ridge Stout.
looking for elegant fine dining? you’ll find it at Remington’s Restaurant inside the clubhouse at the Powder horn, Sheridan County’s nationally known golfing community. Enjoy a gourmet meal in the lavishly decorated dining room which overlooks the golfing greens and premiere homes.
if you’re looking to mingle with the local business folks over coffee on Sheridan’s historic Main Street then drop by Java Moon Coffee Shop. it’s the place for great java and teas, sandwiches and other coffee and lunchtime fare. in warm weather you can even sit outdoors and do some people watching while you sip. you might also happen to catch a local pianist tickling the ivory.
– Jessica Mozo
What’s Online Hungry for more? Sink your teeth into other stories about Sheridan County’s local flavor in the food section at imagessheridancounty.com.
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to get a feel for sheridan county’s culture and history, climb aboard sheridan’s historic downtown trolley, which departs from the visitors information Center on East fifth Street. the city’s two historic trolleys are motorized replicas of the electric trolleys that operated on city streets between 1911 and 1926, and they take summer visitors to Sheridan’s star attractions for just $1 per ride.
sheridan cOunty museums and histOric sites
Experience “how the West was
won” one small town at a time at
the Sheridan County Museum,
where you can see artifacts
detailing local history. the museum
presents a local perspective on
the history of the American West
and features a gift shop, interactive
exhibits, dioramas and Western art.
the Bozeman trail Museum in
nearby Big horn is another place
to explore local history. housed
in an 1879 log blacksmith shop,
the museum focuses on the
Cloud Peak Boulder, an old
a throwback to the Old WestsheRidAn county MuseuMs, ARts And FestivAls intRigue visitoRs
stone with names and dates
believed to be carved by military
scouts days before the Battle of
the little Bighorn fought in 1876.
Kids love the museum’s old
pipe organs and are welcome
to tickle the ivories.love all things Western?
don’t miss the don King Museum located inside King’s Saddlery, a Western tack store on Main Street in Sheridan. the King family devoted their lives to making award-winning saddles and ropes, and the don King Museum houses more than three decades of the family’s collection of Western and cowboy memorabilia. hundreds of saddles line the walls, along with
preserved wagons, coaches, indian artifacts, guns, Western tack and original artwork.
one of Sheridan’s most famous landmarks is the historic Sheridan inn, built in 1892 and once owned by William f. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Although ownership of the inn has changed hands multiple times over the years, today it houses a restaurant called 1893 Grille & Spirits, which serves Western-inspired cuisine for lunch and dinner seven days a week. fundraising is ongoing to renovate the inn’s second and third floors, which will eventually make it a fully operational 22-room boutique hotel again.
Photo By BRiAn McCoRd
Left: the don King Museum houses a collection of western and cowboy memorabilia. Right: Big west Arts Festival at sheridan college
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The Historic Sheridan Inn offers guests a vivid glimpse into the history of the west. Built in 1893, the Inn was
home to Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show auditions. The Inn is currently completing a multimillion dollar
renovation, complete with its own geothermal energy and green architecture. Twenty-two uniquely themed
rooms will be completed in 2011.
The new 1893 Grille & Spirits is now open and provides our guests with a savory taste of the west while offering
Black Angus burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, walleye, grilled salmon, house-smoked
BBQ ribs and much more!
Banquet Rooms Available for Meetings & Special Events856 N. Broadway • Sheridan, WY 82801 • (307) 673-2777
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sheridan’s WyO theater
you can’t miss the glowing
marquis of the Wyo theater
while strolling along Main Street
in Sheridan. Built in 1923 as a
vaudeville theater, the Wyo
theater entertained Sheridan
families for six decades before
it closed in 1982. thanks to
concerned citizens, the theater
was renovated and reopened
in 1989, and today it hosts
nationally known acts such
as the Bellamy Brothers, the
“nutcracker Suite,” Glenn Miller
orchestra, and children’s
theatrical productions,
as well as many other local
and regional performances.
downtown Sheridan is a
big draw for art lovers, thanks
to the prevalence of public
artwork to be seen there. Pick
up an Art on Display brochure
at the fifth Street visitors Center
to embark on a self-guided tour
of the nearly 30 sites to view
public art, from stained-glass
windows in local churches to
a bronze rhino sculpture.
– Jessica Mozo
sheridan cOunty Festivals
Sheridan County citizens
celebrate in true Western style
at the Big West Arts festival
every August on the front lawn of
Sheridan College. the free event
features an art show, live music,
food and beverage vendors,
and entertainment.
historic Main Street also
hosts the third thursday Street
festival each month from May
through September. the popular
community event has dozens
of vendors, demonstrations,
raffles, music, steak cook-offs
and more.
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Education
sheridan county’s three public school districts are a big draw for families thanks to their small-town values and camaraderie coupled with a commitment to academic excellence.
sheridan cOunty schOOl district #1
Sheridan County School
district #1 enrolls more than 900
students and has the Wyoming/
Montana border as its northern
boundary. district #1’s office is
located in Ranchester, and it
serves students from the
communities of Big horn,
dayton, Ranchester and Parkman.
district #1 schools include Big
horn Elementary, tongue River
Elementary, Slack Elementary,
tongue River Middle, the newly
constructed Big horn Middle/
high that opened in 2010 and the
newly constructed tongue River
high School that opened in 2009.
Schools operate on a four-days-
a-week schedule, using fridays
for activities, tutoring and
teacher training.
sheridan cOunty schOOl district #2
Sheridan County School district
#2 has more than 3,100 students
from Sheridan, Story, Banner,
Wolf and Wyarno. Sheridan
schools are among the top
performing schools in Wyoming on
the state PAWS assessment, and
Sheridan high was named one of
the nation’s top high schools by
Newsweek in 2008. district #2
schools are also known for their
top-notch music programs.
district #2 schools include
Coffeen Elementary, highland
Park Elementary, Meadowlark
Elementary, Sagebrush
Elementary, Story Elementary,
Woodland Park Elementary,
Sheridan Junior high, Sheridan
high, fort Mackenzie high and
the Wright Place.
sheridan cOunty schOOl district #3
Based in Clearmont, Sheridan
County School district #3 is the
second smallest school district
in the state, with an enrollment
of approximately 100 students.
it serves the eastern portion of
the county, including the rural
communities of Clearmont,
Arvada and leiter. district #3
schools include Clearmont
Elementary, Arvada Elementary,
Arvada-Clearmont Junior high and
Arvada-Clearmont high School.
despite its small size, district
#3 is popular with parents for
its intimate atmosphere, where
staff know the names of all the
students in the school. Each
school year begins with a
family-style potluck supper
and classroom visits.
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private schOOlsoptions abound in Sheridan
County for private and faith-
based education as well. holy
name Catholic School in Sheridan
serves 120 students in grades
pre-kindergarten through eight.
it is known for strong academic
core classes such as mathematics,
reading and writing, and provides
daily all-school gatherings
for morning prayer and
a weekly mass.
other private schools include
Martin luther Grammar School
and nSi Academy, inc.
sheridan cOllegeSheridan County students can
easily transition into college close
to home at Sheridan College,
located at the base of the Big
horn Mountains. Sheridan College
offers associate of arts, fine arts,
science and applied science
degrees, certificate programs and
program tracks that help students
transfer to a four-year college or
university. the campus is located
on 145 acres with 20 modern
buildings housing academic,
student services and residential
operations. – Jessica Mozo
Committed to: • Academics • Faith • Community
Affordable Preparatory Christian School for All Faiths
Preschool through 8th Grade
Contact us at:(307) 672-2021
www.hncswy.org
121 S. Connor • Sheridan, WY 82801
Below, right: chelsea Zenner, a sophomore animal science student, studies in the library on the campus of sheridan college.
powder horn golf course photo By BRiAn MccoRd
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Sports & Recreation
Outdoor enthusiasts have a lot to be thankful for in sheridan county. the area is teeming with recreation opportunities, from hunting and fishing to rock climbing and golf, and much more.
Big hOrn mOuntains and BighOrn natiOnal FOrest
Sheridan County is located
at the foot of the scenic Big horn
Mountains and close to the
Bighorn national forest, which
spans more than one million
acres and offers more than
30 campgrounds, picnic areas,
two visitor centers, ski areas,
lodges, lakes, scenic byways
and more than 1,500 miles of
trails. Snowmobiling through
the mountains is common
in winter, and rock climbing,
fishing and hiking are favorite
summer pastimes.
hunting and Fishing in sheridan cOunty
hunters in Sheridan County
can find an abundance of mule
deer, whitetail deer, pronghorn
antelope, elk, moose, mountain
lion, coyote, black bear, wild
turkey and numerous other small
game animals. fishing enthusiasts
enjoy hundreds of streams and
lakes full of rainbow, brown, brook
and cutthroat trout, as well as
dozens of other fish species.
Popular water bodies for fishing
in the Sheridan region include
Belle fourche River, tongue River,
Cloud Peak Wilderness, Cook
lake and the Keyhole Reservoir.
sheridan cOunty gOlF cOurses
Golfers have several courses to choose from in Sheridan County. the Powder horn Golf Course is a 27-hole, semi-private championship course that incorporates both meadow and creek-side terrain. its 30,000-square-foot clubhouse features a restaurant, cowboy bar, pro shop, locker rooms, pool, tennis courts and a 24-hour fitness center.
other golfing options include Sheridan Country Club, with its eighteen-hole parkland style course, and Kendrick Golf Course, which is rated one of the top five courses in Wyoming by Golf Digest magazine.
Blessed by naturesheRidAn county is pAcKed with outdooR RecReAtion Activities
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Big hOrn equestrian center
horse fans gather at the Big
horn Equestrian Center for horse-
related activities throughout the
year. the BhEC encompasses
60 manicured acres and a historic
clubhouse that is often used
for private parties, weddings,
reunions and corporate events.
the center is also home to the Big
horn Polo Club and hosts roping,
racing and more. – Jessica Mozo
kendrick park and sheridan recreatiOn district
Kendrick Park is a family
favorite for outdoor fun with
picnic areas, a swimming pool,
tennis courts and a large
children’s playground. don’t
miss the wildlife viewing area,
home to a buffalo and elk,
adjacent to the park.
the Sheridan Recreation
district is another local gem,
offering organized youth sports
such as baseball, softball, swim
lessons, football, basketball and
cheerleading. the organization
also sponsors kayak trips, winter
ski trips, mountain bike rides and
sledding outings in the Big horns.
sheridan WyO rOdeOEach July, Sheridan gears up
for the annual Sheridan Wyo
Rodeo, where the world’s top
cowboys and cowgirls compete in
four Professional Rodeo Cowboys
Association performances. it has
been a tradition for 80 years and
is consistently ranked one of
the top professional rodeos
in north America.
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health & Wellness
sheridan county residents don’t have to travel far from home to access excellent medical care. Sheridan Memorial hospital has been serving the community for more than a century, and although it is small, its services are diverse and sophisticated. the 88-bed hospital uses the latest technology in a modern facility and has a staff of more than 400 employees, including 45 physicians who provide medical and specialty care in more than 15 areas.
top-notch health caresheRidAn MeMoRiAl hospitAl And veteRAns AFFAiRs MedicAl centeR pRovide QuAlity heAlth cARe close to hoMe
Sheridan memorial Hospital Photo By JEff AdKinS
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Urgent Care Clinicof Sheridan
South Sheridan Medical Center 1842 Sugarland Dr., Suite 103
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 673-4960
OPENSeven Days A Week, Including Holidays
In-House X-Ray and Lab
“Sometimes you just can’t wait for an appointment.”
sheridan memOrial hOspital the services offered at Sheridan Memorial
hospital include cancer care, cardiopulmonary
rehab, respiratory care, diabetes, dialysis,
emergency services, hospice, internal medicine,
lab, nutrition, psychiatric care, radiology, surgery,
wellness screenings, women’s health, wound care
and more.
the hospital’s Welch Cancer Center provides
comprehensive cancer treatment where patients
can receive medical and radiation oncology at
one location. Cancer patients can also receive
chemotherapy treatments and access the most
technologically advanced method of external
beam radiation therapy available.
Sheridan Memorial hospital’s Cardiopulmonary
Rehab & Respiratory Care department is the only
one of its kind to be certified by the American
Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
Rehabilitation in the state of Wyoming. the
department helps improve the quality of life
for patients with chronic lung disease through
education and exercise.
sheridan va medical centerAnother major health care provider in Sheridan
County is the Sheridan vA Medical Center, which
serves veterans across Wyoming
and the Rocky Mountain region. located just off
interstate 90, the Sheridan vAMC has 208 beds
and serves nearly 12,500 veterans each year. the
Sheridan vAMC has been the mental and primary
care health facility for veterans in the area since it
opened in 1922.
the Sheridan vAMC’s network also includes
community based outpatient clinics strategically
located across Wyoming in Afton, Casper, Gillette,
Riverton, Rock Springs and Powell. Each outpatient
clinic is staffed to provide a diverse range of physical
and mental health services.
– Jessica Mozo
What’s Online For more insight on Sheridan County’s health and wellness offerings, head to the health care section at imagessheridancounty.com.
sheridan vA Medical center
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COmmuNiTy OvERviEWSheridan provides history with a view, from its authentic Main
Street lined with historic buildings to the magnificent backdrop
of the Big horn Mountains.
COmmuNiTy pROfiLE
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First Federal Savings Bankwww.efirstfederal.com
Fremont Motorswww.fremontmotors.com
Historic Sheridan Inn
Holiday Innwww.holidayinn.com/sheridan
Holy Name Catholic Schoolwww.hncswy.org
In-Yarak Construction
Kirsch Chiropractic Clinicwww.kirschchiropractic.com
Kraft’s Jewelrywww.kraftsjewelry.com
Northeast Wyoming Pediatric Associates PCwww.drwohl.com
Re/Max – Bighorn Propertieswww.remax.com
Sheridan Collegewww.sheridan.edu
Sheridan County Public Library Systemwww.sheridanwyolibrary.org
Sheridan County School District #2www.scsd2.com
Sheridan Manor
Sheridan Memorial Hospitalwww.sheridanhospital.org
Summit Realty Group Inc.www.summitrealtygroupwy.com
Thunder Mountain Tourswww.thundermountaintours.com
Urgent Care Clinic of Sheridanwww.southsheridanmedicalcenter.com
Westview Health Care Centerwww.lcca.com/westviewhc
WEATHER
83° FJuly Average high
8° FJanuary Average low
17”Annual Rainfall (vs. national Average Annual Rainfall of 37”)
COST Of LiviNG
$44,306Median household income
$161,602Median home price
$664Median Rent for a two-Bedroom Apartment
TimE zONE
Mountain
HOuSEHOLD iNfORmATiON
28,910total population
43Median
Resident Age
61%Married
39%single
24%Age 19 and under
44%Age 20-54
32%Age 55 and over
94%white
less than 1%Black
2%hispanic
4%other
RESOuRCE OffiCES
sheridan county clerk(307) 674-2500www.sheridancounty.com
city clerk (307) 674-6483 www.city-sheridan-wy.com
sheridan county chamber of commerce (307) 672-2485 www.sheridan wyomingchamber.org
sheridan travel & tourism (307) 673-7120 www.sheridanwyoming.org
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through the lens
Waking up at 4:30 a.m. isn’t
my favorite thing to do. But that’s
what i had to do to make it to
Eatons’ Ranch in Wolf, Wyoming
before sunrise.
Eatons’ Ranch, which has been
in operation for 127 years, is the
oldest dude ranch in the united
States. Every evening the horses
are set loose to graze on more
than 7,000 acres of land. then,
every morning before sunrise,
wranglers head to the hills to
gather up the horses and drive
them toward the stables for
guests to ride as part of their
week-long stay.
i could have spent a whole
week photographing life on the
ranch. it was definitely worth
waking up so early, and is now
one of my favorite assignments
of all time.
FrOm Our phOtO BlOg: sheridan cOunty
PoStEd By JEff AdKinS
more Online See more favorite photos and read the stories behind the shots at imagessheridancounty.com.
Wrangler Ben Schwarz
The main barn at Eatons’ Ranch
now that you’ve experienced sheridan county through our photos, see it through the eyes of our photographers. visit imagessheridancounty.com to view our exclusive photographers’ blog documenting what all went in to capturing those perfect moments.
get the story Behind the photo
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Your guide to the enchantment of
Wyoming’s historical past!
Thunder Mountain Tours will guide you through country first inhabited by the Sioux,
Northern Arapahoe and Northern Plains Indians before
the coming of the settlers!
Thunder Mountain Tours
Contact: Mike KuzaraP.O. Box 98
Wyarno, WY 82845 (307) 737-2404
(307) 751-2482 Cell
www.thundermountaintours.com
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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown Sheridan.
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Story By Kevin Litwin | PhotograPhy By Jeff AdKins
Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?
Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.
“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”
western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford
Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company
executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.
“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”
Art and soulThe community’s artistic side
can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at
StareartS Scene haS alwayS Been viBrant in Sheridan county
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A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar is located in downtown Sheridan.
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Story By Kevin Litwin | PhotograPhy By Jeff AdKins
Residents of Sheridan County have always supported the arts, but why?
Ken Schuster, director and chief curator of the Bradford Brinton Memorial & Museum, says Sheridan County has always had a well-to-do, educated population that helps fund the arts.
“Early on, this area was inhabited by British and Scottish ranchers who brought their long-standing appreciation of the arts from the United Kingdom to Sheridan County,” he says. “Our arts appreciation today is just as healthy as it was back then – maybe even healthier.”
western Art GaloreSchuster oversees the Bradford
Brinton Museum – founded in 1961 and named for a J.I. Case plow company
executive who bought a huge ranch in 1923 and began collecting Western art. Brinton accumulated works by noted artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein and Elling William Gollings.
“Brinton’s house itself is a crown jewel, with 14 of the 26 rooms open to the public to showcase his artworks,” Schuster says. “Brinton was also a fan of Hans Kleiber, a well-known etcher nicknamed the ‘Artist of the Big Horns.’ A Hans Kleiber Studio Museum exists today in Sheridan County.”
Art and soulThe community’s artistic side
can also be found at places like the WYO Theater, which hosts 25 live performances a year. There is also Carriage House Theatre, located at
StareartS Scene haS alwayS Been viBrant in Sheridan county
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