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Buffalo’s History Walk Unveiling and Ribbon Cutting
Buffalo, Wyoming has a lot of history. Founded in 1879, Buffalo has seen outlaws, such as Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid, whose outlaw hideout was not far away in the Hole-in-the-Wall country. They often came to Buffalo to have a drink or a meal.
The Johnson County Cattle War was fought around Buffalo, and the infamous Tom Horn walked the streets of Buffalo as well.
As did Owen Wiser, who wrote the first western novel, The Virginian, and used the Occidental Hotel and Saloon as the place where the Virginian finally gets his man.
As a part of Buffalo’s Red, White and West 250 celebration on July 4, at 2 p.m., there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and the unveiling of the new Johnson County History Walk.
Toby Carrig, Johnson County Tourism Association Marketing Director, explains.
Seventeen signs were produced by the Johnson County Semiquincentennial Committee to chronicle the history and important developments in regional history. Carrig added,
This ceremony will include two guest speakers, local officials, and more to be announced.
Visitors are invited to check out the trail throughout the day and scan the QR codes on the signs to learn more!
He added that Kaycee has an event on July 11, where they are unveiling a new sign at the KC Ranch site, where Nate Champion and Nick Ray (or Rae) were killed during the Johnson County War.
At 2 p.m. on July 4th, everyone is invited to the ribbon cutting and the unveiling of the new history walk signs in historic Buffalo.
