Wyoming History

Native American Indian Tribes

Jan 1, 1700

There were many Native American Indian tribes that lived in the area of modern Wyoming. Some included: Cheyenne, Crow, Dakota, Shoshoni and Ute.
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Louisiana Purchase

Jan 30, 1803

The United States bought the area of modern day Wyoming in this deal along with other states and territories for 15 million dollars.

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Lewis & Clark

Jan 30, 1804

Lewis & Clark entered this area along with Shoshone tour guide and negotiator Sacajawea Dates and Events.

Oregon Trail

Jan 30, 1812

Around 1812, pioneers began to cross through areas of modern day Wyoming in hopes of reaching present day Oregon. <ahref='http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/history/oregon-trail.html' >Infoplease.com</a> Independence Rock information:
http://www.historyglobe.com/ot/indeprock.htm

The Sioux Wars

Jan 30, 1854

(1854-1890)
Native American Indians such as Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse tried to keep possesion of their hunting lands by resisiting waves of settlers. Dates and Events

First Territorial Governor

Apr 15, 1869

John A. Campbell is the first governor of the newly formed Wyoming Territory. Wyoming Government

Women's Rights

Dec 10, 1869

The Wyoming Territory became the first place in the United States to allow women the right to vote. This later earns Wyoming the nickname as "The Equality State". Wyoming Government

Wyoming Becomes a State

Jul 10, 1890

In July of 1890, Wyoming finally achieves statehood and enters the Union as the 44th state. Dates and Events