Downtown in Cheyenne in Laramie County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)
High Yield
by Joshua Tobey
Strength Courage Loyalty Leadership Determination
In Tribute
Sam & Elaine, Chris & Erifile, Pete, Charlie
Who gave up everything, braved a new world starting with nothing, maintained their faith, became significant contributors to their community, and created opportunities for those who followed.
G/K
Erected 2022 by Concerned Citizens and Organizations and City of Cheyenne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 8.002′ N, 104° 49.019′ W. Marker is in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in Laramie County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Carey Avenue and 17th Street, on the right when traveling north on Carey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 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 the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "The Guardian" (a few steps from this marker); "Meadow Maestro" (within shouting distance of this marker); Suffrage Tablet (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cheyenne Opera House and Territorial Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cheyenne's Heritage at a Glance (about 300 feet away); The First Transcontinental Highway (about 400 feet away); Tom Horn (about 400 feet away); Vice Admiral Francis Xavier McInerney (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheyenne.
Also see . . . High Yield (Cheyenne/Laramie County Public Art). (Submitted on November 3, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.


