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Although they are mostly associated with modern day cities and states, toll roads have been around for thousands of years. In the seventh century, B.C. the Susa-Babylon highway, under the regime of Ashurbanipal, charged a toll for travelers to use the road. In parts of Asia and India in the fourth c
Wyoming officially became a state in June of 1890. But before it could be admitted to the union, there was much work to be done by the territorial government of 1888. The first thing to be done was to introduce a bill to Congress. That happened 136 years ago this month. The Enterprise, March 3, 1
Mardi Gras Day in New Orleans this year is February 13, but there are many activities and parades which began in January. The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval Europe. In 1699, Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville, arrived in the New World some 60 mile south of what is now New
Tourism is big business for Sheridan today. It is the second largest industry that generates more than $120 million in local revenue yearly. The Winter Rodeo is coming up, and although it doesn’t draw as many people as the WYO Rodeo does, it does bring in some tourist dollars. One of the first ac
There is a small frame house in Big Horn, Wyoming at the corner of Third and High Street. It is in disrepair now, but it has an interesting history that Craig Cope, Buffalo, feels should be preserved. Cope has worked for the forest service for many years and now is a volunteer at the Jim Gatchell Me