This month we feature a slew of Wyoming lawyers and a special place in Weston County.

A partnership in the law

When, on July 9, 1867, James Whitehead pitched his tent on an empty plain next to Crow Creek, he became not only Cheyenne’s first resident but its first lawyer. The next day, lawyer W. W. Corlett stopped by. By afternoon, the two were partners: Corlett bought in with a $5 greenback. Read more in Phil Roberts’ article, “Lawyers and the Law in Early Wyoming.”

An archaeological treasure

Whoopup Canyon, a system of roughly 150 rock art panels along a four-mile stretch of Dakota sandstone in northeast Wyoming, is a special place. Its petroglyphs, mostly images of game animals, are among the most extensive and among the oldest in North America. Read more in Lucas Keeler’s article, “The Rock Art of Whoopup Canyon.”

Latest from the Blog

Seven Firsts and Two Good Stories from Early Wyoming Law
Appendices to our recent article on law and lawyers in early Wyoming.

Aloha Rodeo
Hawaiian cowboys, paniolo, had been running feral longhorns for 115 years before three of them competed at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 1908, creating a sensation. Being a cowboy in Hawaii required unbelievable toughness and skill, far surpassing anything Wyoming cowboys had to do.

A Rock Springs Evening with Butch and Sundance
On Saturday evening Sept. 21, catch a showing of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" at the Broadway Theater in downtown Rock Springs. Along with the movie, the evening will feature a catered dinner and remarks from Butch’s great nephew, Bill Bentenson.

Upcoming Events around Wyoming

For October calendar events, visit the Wyoming Historical Society’s  website. If you know of upcoming history-related events in Wyoming, send a note to editor@wyohistory.org.
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