Wyoming History wyo.gov/about-wyoming/wyoming-history [Select a photo - then use arrows on right to advance through 13 photos.] Native Americans in Wyoming: There is evidence of more than 12,000 years of prehistoric occupation in Wyoming. Among these groups were Clovis, 12,000 years ago, Folsom, 10,000 years ago, and Eden Valley, 8,000 years ago. The latter were the big game hunters of the Early period. Following these, and remaining until about 500 A.D., were many groups with a mixed hunting and gathering economy. These were followed by the predecessors of the historic Indians. READ MORE on this site under Wyoming History. The Old West Continues: One of the earliest explorers of Wyoming was John Colter in 1807. While exploring the Rocky Mountains, he discovered a region of steaming geysers and towering water falls so unusual that his written reports nicknamed the area Colters Hell. The same area, in 1872, was set aside forever as a place to be enjoyed by everyone. It became known as Yellowstone, the worlds first National Park. READ MORE on this site under Wyoming History. Wyomings Equality Heritage: Wyoming is also known as the Equality State because of the rights women have traditionally enjoyed here. Wyoming women were the first in the nation to vote, serve on juries and hold public office. READ MORE at this site under Wyoming History. Statehood: Talk of statehood for Wyoming began as early as 1869 after the organization of Wyoming Territory in that year. The road to statehood, however, did not begin until 1888 when the Territorial Assembly sent Congress a petition for admission into the Union. Bills were introduced in both houses of Congress, but did not pass. READ MORE at this site under Wyoming History. Organization: Carved from sections of Dakota, Utah, and Idaho territories, Wyoming Territory came into existence by act of Congress on July 25, 1868. The territorial government was formally inaugurated May 19, 1869. The first territorial governor, John A. Campbell, appointed by President Ulysses S. Grant, took his oath of office on April 15, 1869. READ MORE at this site under Wyoming History. Cheyenne, the State Capitol: Wyomings State Capitol-a classically designed building of Corinthian architecture resembling the National Capitol in Washington D.C.-is located in the heart of Cheyenne. READ MORE at this site under Wyoming History. Historic Sites: Oregon Trail Ruts - Located near Guernsey, the signature ruts provide a vivid physical reminder of the old Oregon Trail. Here, thousands of wagon wheels and oxen hooves passed during the emigration period of the mid-1800s, gradually grinding the deep ruts into a layer of soft sandstone. READ MORE at this site under Wyoming History.
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