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A Historical Odyssey through Sheridan, Wyoming's Past
A blog about Sheridan and the surrounding area
Michael Dykhorst
Aug 170 min read
A Cold Case No More, From Nameless to Known: The 33-Year Mystery of I‑90 Jane Doe
*** UPDATE July 21, 2025*** Unfortunately Clark Perry Baldwin will not face trial in Wyoming. He died in custody one day after we learned...
Michael Dykhorst
Jul 215 min read
Sheridan Honor Wall - North East Corner of Loucks and Gould.
CLICK TO EXPAND PHOTOS & NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ABOVE: THE SHERIDAN HONOR ROLL WAS LOCATED ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF LOUCKS AND GOULD...
Michael Dykhorst
May 234 min read
Book 3 of Historical Sheridan Wyoming Available now!!!
Now Available..... Book 3 of Historical Sheridan series. This volume shines a light on the lesser-known stories of the area, making it a...
Michael Dykhorst
Jan 261 min read
eBay Finds* part 1- Items sold relating to Sheridan.
*Worthpoint and other auction houses also used This is part 1 of an ongoing series. Over the years, there has been many items sold on...
Michael Dykhorst
Jan 153 min read
Captain Frank Foster Frakes: The Daredevil of the Air.
CLICK ON ANY PHOTO OR NEWSPAPER ARTICLE TO ENLARGE AND READ. THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BECAUSE I FOUND A POSTCARD OF THE CRASH TALKED...
Michael Dykhorst
Jan 66 min read
The Rattlesnake Whisperer: McIntyre’s Mark on the West
His story is one of contrast— In the twilight years of the Wild West! Rattlesnake Jack McIntyre with his two children, Albert and Martha....
Michael Dykhorst
Dec 20, 202412 min read
Burials at Dead Swede Campground
Deep within the Bighorn Mountains, where nature's raw beauty meets the wild spirit of the American frontier, lay markers that whisper...
Michael Dykhorst
Oct 1, 20246 min read
Who Remembers Spud Snacks? A Nostalgic Look at Sheridan's Iconic Chip Company
On the "Judy Armstrong's Memories of Sheridan" Facebook group, there are numerous posts about Spud Snacks, the potato chip company from...
Michael Dykhorst
Aug 21, 20247 min read
The Remarkable Life of Frances Belle O'Connor: A Journey from Sheridan to the Silver Screen
Throughout my exploration, I've discovered fascinating connections between Sheridan, Wyoming, and the glamorous world of Hollywood. These...
Michael Dykhorst
Jun 10, 20247 min read
Echoes of Sheridan County: Towns, Post Offices, and Railway Stations.
This is a basic list....Should you be interested in a more detailed historical account of any town for a future blog post, please feel...
Michael Dykhorst
Feb 1, 20248 min read
New book series!!!!!
A few people approached me recently, mentioning my history website, and expressing their interest in reading my content despite not using...
Michael Dykhorst
Jan 7, 20241 min read
From Texas Trails to Navajo Tales: J.B. Moore and his Frontier Heroics to his Navajo Weaving's.
Buckle up, history enthusiasts! We're about to embark on a wild ride through the extraordinary life of John Bradford Moore. This journey...
Michael Dykhorst
Dec 1, 202319 min read
Honoring the Legacy of Miss Indian America: The Reunions, A Lasting Significance in My Life.
Being a part of the Miss Indian America Reunions has been a tremendous honor for me. I wasn’t born when All American Indian Days and the...
Michael Dykhorst
Nov 7, 20236 min read
Sheridan's Pioneer Park Zoo: Often Remembered with Rose Tinted Glasses.
Nestled in the heart of Sheridan, Wyoming, Kendrick Park, formerly known as Pioneer Park, has been a source of nostalgia and cherished...
Michael Dykhorst
Oct 15, 20238 min read
Fernando Herbst: The Professor who inspired Music and German Education at Sheridan High School.
All photographs courtesy of Chester Herbst, grandson of Fernando Herbst. All newspapers Clipped from The Wyoming Newspaper Project other...
Michael Dykhorst
Oct 3, 20238 min read
A Brief History of Sheridan, Wyoming
This article was originally published by Michael Dykhorst as part of his book “134 Years of Mayors of Sheridan, Wyoming.” It has been...
Michael Dykhorst
Sep 15, 20239 min read
Welcome and enjoy:
Greetings and Welcome, Within the pages of this blog, we extend an invitation to embark on a captivating journey through the rich...
Michael Dykhorst
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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