Pete Williams
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Laramie
In 1815, a young French Canadian named Jacques La Ramee came to what’s now southeastern Wyoming.
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Dubois
Except for working as a cowboy on one cattle drive, Fred Dubois never spent much time in Wyoming.
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Crook County
The Apache called him “Grey Wolf.” General George Crook, a West Point graduate, came west after leading campaigns in the Civil War.
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Gillette
In the late 1800’s, a scientist from Connecticut, armed with a degree from Yale, became a member of the US Geological Survey helping to map the West.
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Arminto [VIDEO]
Manuel Armenta managed to stay out of jail by sheer force of his charm. A member of the notorious Hole-in-the-Wall Gang, he was brought before a judge several times, accused of stealing horses
What’s In A Wyoming Name? – Evanston [VIDEO]
In the late 1860’s, the rush was on to complete the technological marvel of the age – the transcontinental railroad.