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1. www.wyohistory.org › encyclopedia › johnson-countyThe Johnson County War: 1892 Invasion of Northern Wyoming

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   Nov 8, 2014 · The Johnson County Library in downtown Buffalo contains excellent materials about the Johnson County War. Johnson County War route The drive north from Casper to Buffalo generally follows the route of the invaders in 1892.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Johnson_County_WarJohnson County War - Wikipedia

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   The Johnson County War, also known as the War on Powder River and the Wyoming Range War, was a range conflict that took place in Johnson County, Wyoming from 1889 to 1893. [3] The conflict began when cattle companies started ruthlessly persecuting alleged rustlers in the area, many of whom were settlers who competed with them for livestock ...

3. www.wyominghistoryday.org › johnson-county-warJohnson County War - Wyoming History Day

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   Johnson County War. On April 5, 1892, 52 armed men rode a private, secret train north from Cheyenne. Just outside Casper, Wyo., they switched to horseback and continued north toward Buffalo, Wyo., the Johnson County seat. Their mission was to shoot or hang 70 men named on a list carried by Frank Canton, one of the leaders of this invading force.

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5. www.tutor2u.net › history › referenceThe American West (c1835-c1895): Johnson County War - tutor2u

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   Jul 15, 2024 · The WSGA were furious and planned a full-scale invasion of Johnson County. They created a list of 70 people who they intended to kill. The WSGA also hired and paid gunmen.

6. www.jocolibrary.org › our-stories › jocomuseum-jocoJoCoMuseum + JoCoLibrary = JoCoHistory | Johnson County Library

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   Aug 2, 2024 · JoCoMuseum + JoCoLibrary = JoCoHistory. Johnson County Library and the Johnson County Museum each have a devoted patron base and a cherished community mission. But a partnership that began in 2004 has greatly enhanced both organizations, broadening their outreach and impact.

7. www.jocolibrary.org › our-stories › jocohistoryJoCoHistory Research Tools | Johnson County Library

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   Oct 3, 2023 · Here you'll find a portal to local history projects, local history on the web, a comprehensive list of Johnson County museums and historical sites and other regional museums. JoCoHistory Projects. Johnson County Obituary Index. On the Web.

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   Where did the Johnson County War take place?

   • The Johnson County War: 1892 Invasion of Northe... On April 5, 1892, 52 armed men rode a private, secret train north from Cheyenne. Just outside Casper, Wyo., they switched to horseback and continued north toward Buffalo, Wyo., the Johnson County seat.

   The Johnson County War: 1892 Invasion of Northern Wyoming

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   When was the Johnson County War written?

   • Not until 1967 was an objective book-length presentation of the Johnson County War written. Prior to 1967 the author of every book about the Johnson County War ground an ax for one side or the other. Smith contributed an independent view of the invasion, finally providing readers with a narrative that allowed for a fair examination of the event.

   The Johnson County War: 1892 Invasion of Northern Wyoming

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   Who fought in the Johnson County War?

   • The Johnson County War was fought between cattle barons, and homesteaders and small ranchers. It demonstrates the continuation of rivalry between cattle barons and homesteaders and shows that, even in the 1890s, people were still taking the law into their own hands. In Wyoming, cattle barons were appointed to key positions in government.

   The American West (c1835-c1895): Johnson County War

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   What happened in Johnson County?

   • Tensions in Johnson County remained high. On May 9, U.S. Marshal George Wellman was ambushed and killed by locals en route to the town of Buffalo. The incident received national attention, with Wellman being the only marshal to die in the war.

   Johnson County War - Wikipedia

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   Who wrote the song 'Johnson County War'?

   • The story of the Johnson County War from the point of view of the small ranchers was chronicled by Kaycee resident Chris LeDoux in his song "Johnson County War" on the 1989 album Powder River.

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   How did Wyoming respond to the Johnson County War?

   • Permanent and positive changes occurred in response to the Johnson County War. Wyoming people had made it abundantly clear—by their votes and by strong resolutions to public officials reported in newspapers-- that they would not tolerate abuses like the invasion of Johnson County.

   Johnson County War - Wyoming History Day

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9. findingaids.library.tamu.edu › index › johnsonJohnson County War Collection - Cushing Memorial Library ...

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   This collection contains financial and legal documents related to the Johnson County War, also known as the War on Powder Creek, which was a range war between large cattle ranchers and small ranchers in Johnson County, Wyoming, in April 1892.