About Pine Bluffs
First known as Rock Ranch, Pine Bluffs is a small town rich in amazing historical heritage. The name was changed by railroad officials for the pines on the nearby bluffs. In 1868 Pine Bluffs consisted of a tent, a slab shack with a stone chimney, and a square shed of canvas-covered poles. Cattle herds moved up the Texas Trail which ran through Pine Bluffs and became the largest cattle shipping point on the UP Railroad around 1884. A few years later, in 1898, Mr. C.W. Johnson opened up one of Pine Bluffs’ oldest stores. It was a proven success from the beginning, and remained opened until the latter half of the 20th century. By the early 1900′s Pine Bluffs was a very well-known little town. It was once know as the best lighted city of it size in the entire United States. The Pine Bluffs Lighting Company was organized in September of 1909. This company used gas produced by a new process, giving the light more brilliance. Along with a growing town economy, agricultural endeavors were also booming around Pine Bluffs. In 1909 the local farmers got a chance to show off their hard work and dedication to the land. A unique but successful fair called the “Harvest Festival” was put on to showcase the vegetable and dry-farming section variety in the town.
The main feature of the fair was the Grain Palace. Built entirely of different grain crops, this magnificent building covered 24×36 feet and 14 feet to the eaves. The Grain Palace was filled with exhibits of area artwork made from home-grown products. Before the cowboys and cattle arrived, the area was home to numerous Indian tribes. Artifacts from these early inhabitants are being uncovered at the Archaeological Dig Site during summer months.
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| ECONOMIC Pine Bluffs is an agricultural community located in Eastern Laramie County, on the western edge of the semi-arid High Plains 5000 to 5400 feet above sea level. There are many crops and animals that are raised here and our businesses continue to grow and flourish. Things To Do In Pine Bluffs HIKING The Volksmarch Trail This 4.5 mile-long loop trail follows Willow Creek downstream before ascending 600 feet to pass by the historic B&H Mine. The trail continues along a primitive two-track road past the historic Shields Mine before descending to the path along Willow Creek and back to the historic site. The first half mile of the trail from the historic site has numbered posts that correspond to a trail brochure describing plant species and historical features found in the area. Spend some time on the Pine Bluffs Nature Area and Trail Walk – This nature trail/walk starts at the I-80 Rest Area Exit and continues thru the bluffs with a series of loop trails. Various artworks and habitat structures made by Lynn Hull can be observed along the path, along with the wildlife that makes their home in the area. Tourists can also observe the tee-pee rings from the Indian’s campsites. RODEOS The Outlaw Saloon “Friday Night Rodeo” series begins on May 31 and continues thru August 16. There will not be a rodeo on July 4. This rodeo is a WRA sanctioned rodeo and features top quality cowboys and cowgirls who are not only competing for money, but also for end of year points. The pee-wee barrel racing includes many local youngsters as young as 8 years old. This rodeo begins with slack at 5:30 p.m. with the regular performance at 7:00 p.m. each Friday evening in the Pine Bluffs arena at U.S. 30 and Beech Avenue. Cost for the rodeo is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Pine Bluffs Trail Days and Teenage Rodeo is held the first weekend in August. Other events include a parade, melodrama, barbeque, swimming, and even mud volleyball. PLACES TO SEE:
Visit The Old Historic High School at 6th and Elm. The “dome” of this old school is definitely something to see We invite you to visit our “Frontier Crossroads” and experience the historic city on the plains. With our close proximity to Cheyenne and Denver, we are the ideal “pit stop” on your way to the scenic Rocky Mountains or the eastern plains. Come experience the small town flavor of the West! Government: Police Department 203 Main
USPS Pine Bluffs MPO Pine Bluffs City – Maintenance Pine Bluff Visitors Center
Churches:
United Methodist Church 600 Main St , PO Box 662 Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 Main Phone: 307-245-3781 Education: Laramie County
Pine Bluffs Junior High Pine Bluffs High School (307) 245-3133 Laramie County Community College – Eastern Campus |
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