Wyoming

Francois and Louis Verendyre

Oct 21, 1742

Francois and Louis Verendrye are the first white men to sight Wyoming.

Louisiana Purchase

Mar 5, 1803

The United States concludes the Louisiana Purchase which includes Wyoming.

First white settlement.

Jul 31, 1834

First white settlement developes at Fort William near the Laramine and North Platte Rivers, eventually renamed Fort Laramie.

Yellowstone Park

Aug 21, 1872

Congress designates Yellowstone as first national park.

Capitol Building

Apr 12, 1888

The Capitol Building becomes complete in Cheyenne. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark during 1987.

State Founded

Jul 10, 1890

Wyoming becomes the 44th state.

National Forest

Oct 17, 1897

Big Horn National Forest is established.

J.C. Penny

Apr 13, 1902

J.C. Penny opens his first store in Kemmer.

Devils Tower

Nov 18, 1906

Devils Tower becomes first national monument.

Kemmer Mine

Nov 18, 1923

Kemmer mine explosion killed ninety-nine.

Winter Storm

Mar 11, 1949

This blizzard paralyzed the entire state of Wyoming.

Park and Monuments

Nov 18, 2002

More than 6 million people visited Wyomings national parks and monumets during 2002.

Oil and Gas

Nov 18, 2005

Oil and gas leasing becomes 44,700 of controversial acres begin to lease.

Business Friendly

Sep 3, 2008

Wyoming ranked moss "businees friendly" because of tax climate of all 50 states by the Tax Foundation.

Best State

Nov 18, 2008

Wyoming was rated the Best State nationally for statewide litter eradication from public properties by the American State Litter Scorecord