SCLT Explore History: What Remains of Monarch?

Nestled along the Tongue River, the former community of Monarch was important in Sheridan County’s coal mining boom.

On Jan. 14 @ The Hub on Smith, from 10-11:30 a.m., and again on Jan. 21 @ TRVCC, Dayton 10:30 a.m. to 12 SCLT History Program Manager Kevin Knapp will present a program about “What Remains of Monarch?” and the research and preservation of historic Monarch Lutheran Cemetery and the recently removed historic Monarch Bridge.

Mr. Stotts and Mr. Edleman founded the Monarch Mine in 1903, and L.H. Brooks, William C. Ervine, and J.B. Kendrick, future Wyoming U.S. senator and governor, later consolidated it. Mining began to decline in the early 1920s and by the 1930s, a small amount of coal still aimed in the area was primarily for local use. Monarch was formally abandoned in 1953, and all that remains today are a few livestock structures, town water tower, St. Thomas Catholic Church, and the mine foreman’s house. (From the information sign near the Monarch townsite)

Monarch, along with Dietz, Acme, Carneyville (later called Kleenburn), and Kooi are a part of the Black Diamond Trail Driving Tour.

SCLT Explore History programs are free to attend and open to all.