Wednesday in Wyoming _ August 31, 2022

 

Remember NK Boswell and his vigilante committee? It appears that his belief in law and order ran deep, because here he is again, this time as the sheriff of Albany County (which is where Laramie is located) as well as warden of the newly constructed Territorial Prison.

Did you enjoy this month's tidbits of Laramie's history? I hope so. Next month's posts will celebrate a different side of the Equality State, so come back for more Wednesday in Wyoming.

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 24, 2022

 

It's clear that Bill Nye was a multi-faceted resident of Laramie -- postmaster, justice of the peace, and newspaper editor.

How many people do you think would name a newspaper after a mule? 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 17, 2022

 

You may recall that last week's historical stone portrayed a violent time in Laramie's history. This week's entry is far more peaceful. I particularly liked the fact that Louisa Swain combined grocery shopping with her history-making trip to the polls. 

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 10, 2022

 

Talk about the Wild West! This, the first of the historical stones from the pocket park in Laramie, Wyoming, certainly paints a picture of a violent time. 

Vigilante justice, public lynchings, and a saloon named "Bucket of Blood" - it doesn't get more Wild West than that, does it?

Wednesday in Wyoming - August 3, 2022

 

For many, the primary attraction on this block of downtown Laramie, Wyoming, is the row of buildings with their careful blending of old and new architecture, but there's more than that to intrigue visitors. 

The pocket park in the foreground includes tidbits of Laramie's history recorded on the walk. How often do you see that?

For the rest of the month, I plan to share those historical tidbits, giving you a glimpse into the past of one of Wyoming's cities. I hope you'll come back each week to see what happened there.