Kaycee, WY
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About Kaycee
- • Singer/songwriter Chris LeDoux, known for his rodeo and country music, lived near Kaycee.
- • The outlaw trail, used by Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, passed through the Kaycee area.
- • Cattle ranching put Kaycee on the map, drawing settlers in the late 19th century.
- • A local legend says a stagecoach loaded with gold was lost near Kaycee, never recovered.
- • The Johnson County War in 1892 significantly impacted Kaycee and its surrounding area.
- • Established in 1897, the town's name comes from the KC Ranch brand.
- • With roughly 250 residents, its population is less than some high school graduating classes.
- • Sitting at 4,669 feet, the altitude offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
- • Agriculture and ranching remain the primary economic drivers in Kaycee.
- • A sense of peaceful isolation permeates the air, offering a respite from modern life.
- • The Denver Broncos, while not local, represent the closest major professional sports team.
- • Local high school rodeo competitions showcase the athletic talent of young cowboys and cowgirls.