Downtown in Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
"The Haymaker"
By Christine Knapp
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
1. "The Haymaker" Marker
Dedicated in memory of
William R. "Bill" Hutton
and in honor of all the hardworking folks
who dedicated their life to growing crops and
families on the high plains of Wyoming.
Donated by the family of Bill Hutton
Charlotte Joan Hutton, Mike and Ida Hutton,
and Reona and Jerry Swain
Erected 2025 by the Family of Bill Hutton and City of Cheyenne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 8.311′ N, 104° 49.222′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Carey Avenue and 23rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Carey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2219 Carey Avenue, Cheyenne WY 82001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laramie Basin. It is also in the American Mountain West, on the Great Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lone Sailor (a few steps from this marker); A Family of Lawmakers (a few steps from this marker); Stanley K. Hathaway 27th Governor of Wyoming (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nellie Tayloe Ross (about 300 feet away); The Wyoming State Capitol Dome and Drum (about 300 feet away); Justice Willis Van Devanter (about 400 feet away); Bolt from the Blue (about 400 feet away); Esther Hobart Morris (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheyenne.
Regarding "The Haymaker". While limited in specific historical information, the marker and sculpture highlight an often little considered crop and those who labor to grow this vital agricultural commodity.
Also see . . .
1. The Haymaker (Cheyenne/Laramie County Public Art). (Submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. William R. "Bill" Hutton at Find A Grave. (Submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
2. "The Haymaker" Marker and Sculpture
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2026
3. "The Haymaker" Marker and Sculpture
Looking south along Carey Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
