Buffalo, WY
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About Buffalo
- • Actor James Kirkwood, Sr., who starred in over 170 films, was born there.
- • The cowboy-themed Western novel Shane was written by Jack Schaefer while he lived there.
- • The Bozeman Trail put it on the map, leading to conflict and eventual settlement.
- • A stagecoach carrying $20,000 was robbed near there in 1878; the money was never found.
- • The catastrophic flood of 1920 wiped out much of the town's infrastructure.
- • Named for the buffalo once roaming the area, it was established in 1879.
- • With about 4,500 residents, it's smaller than most state capitals.
- • At 4,645 feet, the elevation offers stunning views of the Bighorn Mountains.
- • Ranching and tourism are key economic drivers in the area.
- • The town exudes a welcoming, old-west charm and a sense of tranquility.
- • The Denver Broncos, 300 miles away, won Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
- • Johnson County High School won multiple state football championships in the 1990s.