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History
Johnson County emerged during some one of the most wild and western days in history. Take a step back into the old west and immerse yourself in our rich history.
Johnson County History
Learn about the wild west and visit places where history was made
The Legend of Bomber Mountain
The wreckage of an Army Air Corp B-17 was spread over what is now called Bomber Mountain in the Bighorn National Forest. Ten men died in the 1943 crash…
Fort Phil Kearny
Built as protection, viewed as encroachment, ended by Red Cloud’s war – learn about Fort Phil Kearny by visiting this historic site…
The History of Kaycee, Wyoming
With incredible views of the Bighorn Mountain Range, Kaycee is rich with history and emerged during some of the wildest of Wyoming’s history…
Hoofprints of the Past Museum
Hoofprints of the Past Museum was founded in 1989 by a group of Kaycee volunteers in order to preserve the unique local cultural heritage…
Jim Gatchell Museum
When Theodore James “Jim” Gatchell opened his drugstore in downtown Buffalo in May of 1900, there was no possibility he could have known…
Johnson County Cattle Wars
In the late 1800’s the lush grasslands of Johnson County became a battleground where cattle barons and homesteaders faced off over...
Johnson County’s Rich History
Johnson County emerged during some one of the most wild and western days in history. From outlaw country to Indian territory, get an...