Buffalo in Johnson County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Living on the Edge

Sculptor: D. Michael Thomas

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2009

1. Living on the Edge Marker

Inscription. An independent cowboy, or small rancher, brands a calf on the open range. Surprised at his work, he turns to see a rider from a large cattle outfit galloping threateningly toward him.

Small ranchers, like this cowboy, rode south from Buffalo on the morning of April 11, 1892, to confront “the invaders” at the TA Ranch. Sheriff Red Angus, citizens of Buffalo, and small ranchers laid siege to the gunmen. Three days later, troops from Fort McKinney, near Buffalo, arrived on the scene. The invaders surrendered and were escorted to the fort, then sent to Cheyenne. They were never brought to trial.

A gift from First National Bank of Buffalo to the Citizens of Johnston County
July 9, 1994

Erected 1994 by First National Bank of Buffalo.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 11, 1892.

Location. 44° 20.711′ N, 106° 41.897′ W. Marker is in Buffalo, Wyoming, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Business Interstate 25) and West Angus Street on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 140 South Main Street, Buffalo WY 82834, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Crazy Woman Story (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Johnson County (about 500 feet away); Heritage Mall (about 600 feet away); Historic Buffalo, Wyoming (about 600 feet away); Occidental Hotel (about 700 feet away); Johnson County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Homesteading and the Jenkins Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buffalo.

Also see . . . Johnson County War - Wikipedia. The Standoff at the TA Ranch was only one part of the Johnson County War. (Submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. Johnson County War

Living on the Edge Marker and Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Volker Schmidt, May 15, 2019

2. Living on the Edge Marker and Sculpture

Photographed By Volker Schmidt, May 15, 2019

3. Living on the Edge Marker and Sculpture

Living on the Edge Sculpture image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2009

4. Living on the Edge Sculpture

The marker is in front of this portion of the sculpture.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2009

5. Living on the Edge Sculpture

This portion of the sculpture is on the other side of the driveway.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on June 5, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2019, by Volker Schmidt of Albstadt, Germany. 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.