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Important Events in Wyoming

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  • Protection For Travelers.

    Protection For Travelers.
    In 1866 Fort Phil Kearny and Fort Reno are established to protect travelers.

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne
    In 1867, Union Pacific Railroad enters Wyoming, Cheyenne is founded.

  • Wyoming Territory

    Wyoming Territory
    In 1868, Congress establishes Wyoming Territory.

  • Women are allowed to vote!

    Women are allowed to vote!
    In 1869, Wyoming became the first state to allow women to vote. That is how Wyoming got the nickname, "Equality State."

  • Yellowstone

    Yellowstone
    In 1872, Congress establishes Yellowstone National Park as the nations first national park.

  • Buffalo Bill

    Buffalo Bill
    In 1883, Buffalo Bill begins his wild west show.

  • The Capital Building

    The Capital Building
    In 1887, the capital building in Cheyenne is completed.

  • Wyoming becomes a state

    Wyoming becomes a state
    In 1890, Wyoming becomes the nations 44th state.

  • Statehood

    Statehood
    The statehood for Wyoming was July 10, 1890

  • Devils Tower

    Devils Tower
    In 1906, Devils tower becomes the nations first National Monument