The Sheridan Public Arts committee is dedicated to revitalizing historic downtown Sheridan by fostering an appreciation of arts in the community, one statue at a time. The committee wants to line the entire Main street with statues. The statues are of various sizes and types. Very interesting.
Billy Goat Roughage
Bozeman Scout
The Don King Museum is located behind King’s Saddlery store. This was by far the best museum in Sheridan. We saw Indian artifacts, lots of guns, old wagons, spurs, stuffed animals, and many saddles. There is no specific charge for this museum, but a donation of $2 is appreciated.
Lots of leather goods in the museum. I really liked this purse.
Trail End was built in 1913 by John Kendrick. The home offers a glimpse into life during the period of 1913 to 1933. John arrived in this area as a trail rider on a cattle drive in 1879. He went on to become rich. He was also Governor of Wyoming and a United States Senator. The house is a self-guided tour, only $4 per person. Lots of interesting things to see.
This was the vacuum cleaner. There were receptacles in every room where the maid plugged in the vacuum hose.
A large residence needed a way to communicate.
John Wayne is Gary’s favorite actor, so when we found out that we could tour the home he was born in, no discussion was needed. We spent the night in the city campground in Winterset, Iowa. Arrived early enough to set up the rig and tour the home. Cost was $6 for seniors and $7 for adults. Needless to say, we were both very disappointed. The house was filled with photos of John Wayne and his life. Our tour guide did give us some history, but we were expecting more. They are in the process of building a museum and maybe will have more memorabilia. We did learn that he was born in the house and lived there till he was 3.
The bridges of Madison County are located in and near the city of Winterset, Iowa, birthplace of John Wayne. After touring John Wayne’s birthplace, we drove out to see 5 of the 7 bridges. Gary was not very enthusiastic about the bridges as they all looked alike, only difference was the length of the bridge.
Roseman Covered Bridge built in 1883 107’
Hogback Covered Bridge built in 1884 97’
Holliwell Covered bridge built in 1880 122’ featured in movie
Cedar Covered Bridge built in 1883 76’ We were able to drive through this bridge
Cutler-Donahoe Covered Bridge built in 1871 79-
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