National Historic Landmark

Sheridan Inn

Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000762

About this property

The Sheridan Inn is a historic hotel in Sheridan, Wyoming. Designed by the architect Thomas R. Kimball of Omaha, Nebraska, in 1893, it was constructed by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as part of its development program in Wyoming associated with extension of the railway. Equipped with the first bathtubs and electric lights in that part of Wyoming, the inn was considered the "finest hotel" between Chicago and San Francisco. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. Buffalo Bill Cody managed the hotel for the railroad from 1894 to 1896. He mostly attracted sportsmen for big game hunting in the Big Horn Mountains to the west, and hosted numerous notable guests. He often auditioned talent for his Wild West Show from the broad front porch during his ownership.

Location

Sheridan, Sheridan County, Wyoming
44.80647, -106.95393

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Sheridan Railroad Historic District
Modern
0 mi
Sheridan Main Street Historic District
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0.5 mi
Holy Name Catholic School
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0.6 mi
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
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0.7 mi
Trail End
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Nearby Battles

Battle of the Rosebud — Crook's Retreat to Goose Creek
1876Indian Wars
2.3 mi
Battle of Tongue River (1865)
1865Indian Wars
6.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Sheridan Inn listed on the National Register?

Sheridan Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Sheridan Inn?

Sheridan Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Sheridan Inn a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Sheridan Inn has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Sheridan Inn?

The period of significance for Sheridan Inn is recorded as the industrial era.

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