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Sheridan County, Wyoming

co nte nt s

F e atu r e s

10 home on the range

34 Residents love living “where

the deer and the antelope play”

16 go ahead and stare

Arts scene has always been
vibrant in Sheridan County

34 Throwback to
the Old West
Museums, festivals
intrigue visitors

38 Blessed by Nature
Sheridan County is packed with
outdoor recreation activities

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An 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.

The West at Its Best

Downtown 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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 Almanac

Music to the Ears

Sweet 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.

Sheridan County At A Glance

Sheridan
POPULATION (2010 Estimate)
Sheridan County: 28,910 WYOMING
Sheridan (county seat): 17,264

LOCATION
Sheridan County is in Parkman 338

north central Wyoming. Dayton

Ranchester SHERIDAN
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COUNTY
BEGINNINGS Burgess Junction 14A Sheridan Wyarno

Sheridan County was organized Wolf Leiter 14

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in 1888. Sheridan was founded 14

Big Horn Ulm Arvada
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by John D. Loucks and named Clearmont

Story Banner
after Civil War Gen. Philip
Henry Sheridan.

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 Gaining Seniority
A 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.”

Fast Facts
n 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

Plane and Simple facilities include Sheridan Memorial
Hospital and the Sheridan VA
Sheridan County Airport is considered small, but it is
Medical Center.
modern and an ideal size for this community.
The airport was conceived in 1919 and originally called n In the summer, the Sheridan Trolley
Aviation Field. Today the facility that sits at the foot of takes passengers on rides every hour
the Big Horn Mountains has the newest runway in all of to view the many attractions in
Wyoming. Besides private aircraft, passengers are served Sheridan. Tickets are just $1.
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 M cCord

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 Home
on the
Range
Sheridan County residents
love living “where the deer and the antelope play”

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 Story By Jessica Mozo
W
hen 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
12 S h e r i da n C o u n t y
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 Resort
The 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 fleet 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
photo by Jeff Adkins
 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
photo by Jeff Adkins

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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 Rodeos
Hikers and snowmobilers can
embark on the Northern Big Horn
Mountain Trail System’s 218 miles of
trails, while cross-country skiers flock
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 Polo
Two of Sheridan County’s most
unusual recreation offerings are hang
gliding and polo. Polo competitions
Antony Boshier

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.
photos by Jeff Adkins

Clockwise from far left: A wrangler

lassos horses; Carlene Landrey
enjoys cross-country skiing; Big Horn
Mountain Sports sells all the apparel
needed for Sheridan County activities.

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 Go
Ahead

16 S h e r i da n C o u n t y
 Stare
Arts scene has always been
vibrant in sheridan county
Story By Kevin Litwin | Photography By Jeff Adkins
R
esidents 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 Galore
Schuster oversees the Bradford
Brinton Museum – founded in 1961
and named for a J.I. Case plow company
A sculpture called Flower Dancing in the Wind by artist Jerry McKellar
is located in downtown Sheridan.
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 Soul
The 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
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 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 Sculpture
A 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 Waxed
Fachon says new sculptures are
unveiled during the second weekend
of June in conjunction with a Celebrate
the Arts festival.
Sheridan County Public Library System
“We have so much pride in the Dynamic Gateways for Lifelong Learning
permanent sculptures – they are even
cleaned and waxed for $3,300 a year www.sheridanwyolibrary.org
by a professional painter and specialty
cleaner from Loveland, Colorado,” Serving Sheridan County Residents and Visitors
Fachon says. “Locals and tourists Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library (307) 674-8585
alike are delighted by our collection.” Clearmont Branch Library (307) 758-4331
Tongue River Branch Library at Ranchester (307) 655-9726
Story Branch Library (307) 683-2922
Left: The statue Bozeman Scout by
artist Barry Eisenach was the first Local History, Genealogy, Book Discussions, Story Times, Programs,
sculpture erected in downtown Exhibits, Public Internet Access, Public Wi-Fi
Sheridan. Right: WYO Theater

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 Biz Briefs
Businesses – both large and small – that help define
sheridan county’s economic climate

Scorecard
Business At
A Glance

$319 million
Annual retail sales

$11,800
Retail sales
per capita

$48 million
Annual hotel
and food sales

3,524
Total number
of firms
Source: U.S. Census
QuickFacts

CRAZY WOMAN TRADING CO.

Biz: Retail store
Buzz: 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

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 JOEY’S FLYFISHING
FOUNDATION INC.
Biz: Nonprofit organization
Buzz: 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 firm
Buzz: 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 LIVING
Biz: Senior living community
Buzz: 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 HOUSE

Biz: Yarn store
Buzz: 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 Naturally

www.kirschchiropractic.com

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 Chamber Report
Reasons are many why companies should join

Q uick question to all 535

members: Why is the Sheridan
County Chamber of Commerce
the downtown area, and works with
the Downtown Sheridan Association
to put on several annual events that
and an after-hours mixer every
third Wednesday.
“The chamber also hosts candidate
important to you, especially in help bring more people to the district. forums for primary elections and general
these tough economic times? elections, and we always keep an eye on
“We offer a lot of programs and An Eye on Cheyenne what the legislature is doing in Cheyenne
networking events that help members The Sheridan County to make sure Sheridan County’s voice is
grow their businesses,” says Dixie Chamber of Commerce also being heard,” Johnson says. “We do
Johnson, executive director of the organizes networking functions whatever we can to help our members,
Sheridan County Chamber of such as a monthly luncheon every which is why so many companies and
Commerce. “And our chamber helps second Wednesday of the month, individuals stay with us.” – Kevin Litwin
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, Dixie
The 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 Committees
The 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

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 economic profile
Business climate
The 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.

major employers transportation

Sheridan County Airports

Taxes School District #2 Sheridan County Airport
609 employees 908 W. Brundage Ln.

0% Sheridan VA
Medical Center
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674.4222
State Income Tax
603 employees www.sheridancountyairport.com

6%
Highways
Sugarland Enterprises
Interstate 90
480 employees
Sales Tax U.S. Highway 14
Sheridan
Railroad
Memorial Hospital
9.5% 460 employees
Burlington
Northern Santa Fe
Residential Property Tax Walmart www.bnsf.com
333 employees

9.5% workforce
Commercial Property Tax

income 12,577
Total Workforce

$27,063
Per Capita Income 78%
White Collar Jobs

$49,588
Average Annual 22%
Household Expenditure Blue Collar Jobs

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 A large male elk at Kendrick Park
Photo by Jeff Adkins

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 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

What’ll You Have?

restaurants offer fine dining, Western fare and health food

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.
Jeff Adkins

Babyback ribs are popular at

Wyoming’s Rib & Chop House
in Sheridan.

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 More Favorite
Sheridan County
Restaurants We are dedicated to helping you with your life-
For good home cooking try the style decisions regarding health care. Whether you
Health or a loved one is recovering from surgery, a serious
Branding Iron Family Restaurant in
Dayton. It’s a great place for casual Health illness or making decisions on quality long-term
care, we are prepared to assist you.
dining. Locals keep going back for
the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Programs & Services
fried chicken, liver and onions, We provide skilled nursing services that include:
homemade bread and pies. • Stroke rehabilitation
Lulu’s Café, also in Sheridan, • Pain management
focuses on healthy foods such • Infusion therapy
as organic eggs, produce, beef Strength
and chicken produced by local
farmers. It is housed in an eco-
Strength • Rehab service – physical, occupational
and speech therapy
• Wound care
friendly building and serves a • Respite care
fun menu for breakfast and lunch. • Enteral therapy
Enjoy the fresh brews at the new • Hospice services
Black Tooth Brewery Company in • Arrangement for lab, x-ray, dentistry,
downtown Sheridan. The brewery podiatry, psychiatry, optometry or
offers a fun atmosphere and locally any other required services
handcrafted beers produced to
match Sheridan’s unique culture 1851 Big Horn Ave.
and character. Try the Bomber
Mountain Amber, Wagon Box
Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-4416
(307) 674-5814 Fax
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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 photo by Brian M c Cord

A Throwback to the Old West

Sheridan County Museums, Arts and Festivals Intrigue Visitors

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
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.

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 Arts & Culture
Sheridan County
Festivals
Sheridan County citizens
celebrate in true Western style
at the Big West Arts Festival

Photo Courtesy of Dennis Jacobs/Sheridan College

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.

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 The Historic Sheridan Inn offers guests a vivid glimpse
in 1989, and today it hosts into the history of the west. Built in 1893, the Inn was
home to Buffalo Bill Cody and the Wild West Show auditions.
nationally known acts such The Inn is currently completing a multimillion dollar
as the Bellamy Brothers, the renovation, complete with its own geothermal energy
“Nutcracker Suite,” Glenn Miller and green architecture. Twenty-two uniquely themed
rooms will be completed in 2011.
Orchestra, and children’s
The new 1893 Grille & Spirits is now open and provides
theatrical productions, our guests with a savory taste of the west while offering ILY:
as well as many other local Black Angus burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, O P E N DA
11 a .m .- 9 p.m .
walleye, grilled salmon, house-smoked
and regional performances.
BBQ ribs and much more! OUR :
Downtown Sheridan is a H A PPY H
.- 6 p.m .
4 p.m
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 History
to embark on a self-guided tour with Flavor
of the nearly 30 sites to view
public art, from stained-glass
windows in local churches to
a bronze rhino sculpture.
– Jessica Mozo

Left: The Don King Museum houses Catering: (307) 673-1747

a collection of Western and cowboy Banquet Rooms Available for Meetings & Special Events
memorabilia. Right: Big West Arts 856 N. Broadway • Sheridan, WY 82801 • (307) 673-2777
Festival at Sheridan College

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 Education
On the Fast Track to Success
Schools Aim for Excellence From Preschool to College
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.
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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.
photos by Jeff Adkins
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.
Private Schools
Options 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 College
Sheridan 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

Below, right: Chelsea Zenner, a sophomore animal science student, studies

in the library on the campus of Sheridan College.

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

 Sports & Recreation

Blessed by Nature
Sheridan County is packed with outdoor recreation activities

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.

Sheridan County Hunting and Fishing Big Horn Mountains

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.
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.
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.

Powder Horn Golf Course photo by brian M cCord

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 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.
Antony Boshier
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

Sheridan WYO Rodeo

Each 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

Top-Notch Health Care

Sheridan Memorial Hospital and Veterans Affairs
Medical Center provide quality health care close to home

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.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital photo by jeff Adkins

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 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 Sheridan VA Medical Center
for patients with chronic lung disease through
education and exercise.

Sheridan VA Medical Center

Urgent Care Clinic
Another major health care provider in Sheridan
County is the Sheridan VA Medical Center, which
of Sheridan
serves veterans across Wyoming
and the Rocky Mountain region. Located just off South Sheridan Medical Center
Interstate 90, the Sheridan VAMC has 208 beds 1842 Sugarland Dr., Suite 103
and serves nearly 12,500 veterans each year. The Sheridan, WY 82801
Sheridan VAMC has been the mental and primary
care health facility for veterans in the area since it (307) 673-4960
opened in 1922.
The Sheridan VAMC’s network also includes
community based outpatient clinics strategically
OPEN
located across Wyoming in Afton, Casper, Gillette, Seven Days A Week,
Riverton, Rock Springs and Powell. Each outpatient Including Holidays
clinic is staffed to provide a diverse range of physical
and mental health services.
– Jessica Mozo
In-House X-Ray
and Lab

“Sometimes you
What’s Online  just can’t wait for
For more insight on Sheridan County’s health and wellness offerings, an appointment.”
head to the health care section at imagessheridancounty.com.

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 community profile
Community Overview
Sheridan provides history with a view, from its authentic Main
Street lined with historic buildings to the magnificent backdrop
of the Big Horn Mountains.

time zone
94%
Mountain White

household
information
less than 1%
Black

weather 28,910 2%
Hispanic
Total Population
83° F 4%
July Average High
43 Other
Median
8° F Resident Age
resource
January Average Low offices
61%
17” Married Sheridan
County Clerk
Annual Rainfall (vs. National
Average Annual Rainfall of 37”) (307) 674-2500
39% www.sheridancounty.com

cost of living Single City Clerk

(307) 674-6483

$44,306 24% www.city-sheridan-wy.com

Median Household Income Age 19 and Under Sheridan County

Chamber of Commerce
$161,602 44% (307) 672-2485
www.sheridan
Median Home Price Age 20-54 wyomingchamber.org

$664 32% Sheridan Travel & Tourism

(307) 673-7120
Median Rent for a
Two-Bedroom Apartment Age 55 and Over www.sheridanwyoming.org

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www.sheridanhospital.org

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 Through the Lens

Get the Story Behind the Photo

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.

From Our Photo Blog:

Sheridan County
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.

Posted by Jeff Adkins

More Online 
See more favorite photos and read
the stories behind the shots at
imagessheridancounty.com.

Wrangler The main barn

Ben Schwarz at Eatons’ Ranch

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Northern Arapahoe and
to other sites for additional Northern Plains Indians before
information. the coming of the settlers!

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