Behind every name on these bricks is the story of a man or woman who believed in duty and sacrifice to this great nation. Their stories crisscross the globe and speak of glory, honor and sacrifice of individuals who became part of a greater whole, . . . — — Map (db m306297) HM
The ditch was prone to flooding during heavy rains. One of the worst floods was in August 1912 when two inches of rain fell in two hours. Gillette Avenue flooded as well as the many businesses and homes in the area. The sidewalks which were made of . . . — — Map (db m306495) HM
When the Burlington & Missouri Railroad laid tracks to this area in August of 1891, the town of Gillette came into existence. The railroad provided local ranchers with the means to transport large herds of livestock to markets in the East. After . . . — — Map (db m306293) HM
The early 20th century explosion of the automobile into American life highlighted a deplorable lack of surfaced roads. Newly minted drivers discovered the unsuitability of wagon trails for the automobile, and local good roads associations formed to . . . — — Map (db m288650) HM
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad proposed a canal system that diverted water from Donkey Creek to Stone Pile Creek and from Stone Pile Creek into Burlington Lake. Construction began in 1907 and was completed in 1908. During construction, . . . — — Map (db m306405) HM
Commemorating 100 years having been created from portions of Crook and Weston County by authority granted from the Eleventh Legislature of the State of Wyoming on February 13, 1911 and named after John Allen Campbell, the first Governor of the . . . — — Map (db m242840) HM
Model Twenty-two Horsepower 26 Year built 1937 Weight 6210 This caterpillar track-type tractor was equipped with a small blade and used extensively in the oilfields surrounding Gillette, WY. It was used for light construction, road building, and . . . — — Map (db m306589) HM
At the center of McManamen Park is a 10-acre lake, dredged in 1987 deep enough to hold water all year long. An additional 40-acres is dedicated to overflow that fills with water in wet years. Turning Burlington Lake into the McManamen Park prairie . . . — — Map (db m306440) HM
By October 1943, negotiations were completed where the City of Gillette took over the CB&Q water ditch, according to Mayor Roy Montgomery. Under the terms of the agreement, the city received title to all the land through which the ditch ran, . . . — — Map (db m306292) HM
Height 7 ft. Width 10 ft. 6 in. Depth 10 ft. Capacity 14 yds. This bucket is off a Marion 190 Shovel, built in Marion, Ohio. It came to Campbell County in 1975 after working in Wales. The Marion Shovel was used to move overburden and coal. . . . — — Map (db m306596) HM
Commemorating the brave young men and women of Campbell County, who responding to duty and honor, paid the ultimate price by sacrificing their lives so their loved ones and neighbors could live free. — — Map (db m306299) WM
In September 1943, officials of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad were negotiating with the City of Gillette for disposal of the Burlington Ditch. There was an original offer to the city that was turned down; details of the original offer . . . — — Map (db m306497) HM
In 2000, the Gillette City Council considered banning dogs from McManamen Park from March 1 to October 1 during the nesting season. The shallow water, which provides a source of food and the nesting habitat consisting of areas of relatively . . . — — Map (db m306468) HM
Wyoming's eastern Powder River Basin is a region of limited rainfall and high rolling grasslands, an area ideally suited for livestock grazing, but not large-scale crop production. Settlers emigrating to the region could obtain lands under several . . . — — Map (db m306295) HM
Built by General Electric Horsepower 3,000 Year built 1972 Weight 411,580 lbs. Length 67 ft. Height 15 ft. Miles traveled 2,400,000 Fuel 150 gal./hr. Engine 5802 was used to haul 11,680,000 tons of coal from Campbel County mines. It holds 4,000 . . . — — Map (db m306500) HM
Flood waters from the overflowing Burlington Ditch caused thousands of dollars in damage after rapidly melting snow overflowed between Kendrick and Carey Streets in January 1943. The ditch at this point was eight feet deep. Some of the heaviest . . . — — Map (db m306496) HM
Fred Grant Hicks, born in Ohio, emigrated to Wyoming in 1908 to work for the Burlington Railroad. The Hicks homestead was north of Burlington Lake. He was the roundhouse foreman for twelve years. In 1932 he and his wife Florence purchased the . . . — — Map (db m306470) HM
George Amos moved to Wyoming in the late 1800s to work as the foreman on the 4-J Ranch. A bachelor, he was a cowpuncher by day, and a voracious reader at night. In addition to a love for books, Amos subscribed to as many as 20 magazines and many . . . — — Map (db m203256) HM
Bede McCann was hired quite often in the summer time to use a team and scraper to clear the weeds and grass out of the Burlington Ditch. He also mowed the right-of-way along Highway 14-16 and planted the evergreen trees along the highway and train . . . — — Map (db m306494) HM
This building, constructed in 1936, was completely paid for by the City of Gillette, without bonds or increased taxation, a source of pride for this community. The mayor's office, clerk's office, and courtroom were on the first floor with fire . . . — — Map (db m203279) HM
Built in 1935 with funds from the Public Works Administration (PWA), this was the first federal building constructed in Gillette. It utilized a standard floor plan developed for post offices nationwide. This building was Gillette's Post Office . . . — — Map (db m203281) HM
In September 1945, with the conclusion of the war and the impending return of hundreds of men and women, the City administration made plans to improve Gillette and provide employment for all who wished to return and live here. The city was prepared . . . — — Map (db m306279) HM
Located in a corner of the Schneider Ranch and adjacent to the Highlight Road in central Campbell County, sat the Cowboy Bar which served as a watering hole for thirsty roughnecks and miners for 26 years. The bar began as an old outbuilding moved . . . — — Map (db m306300) HM
who served in the Persian Gulf during Desert Storm Sculptured by Patrick Love base donated by Gillette Energy Rotary Club constructed by Barton Construction — — Map (db m306298) HM WM
Built by Bridgestone Weight 8,400 lbs. Size 40:00-57 1991 cost $13,000 Height 12 ft. Width 4 ft. This tire was used on Unit Rig trucks to haul soil and coal in local coal mines. Each tire can carry a 137,500 lb. load. The tire is a 60 bias . . . — — Map (db m306543) HM
A concrete walkway was finished in 2013 around Burlington Lake at McManamen Park. The walkway was made of concrete to allow easier access for wheelchairs and to make the path easier to walk in poor weather. The walkway is10 feet wide and 7,400 . . . — — Map (db m306498) HM
Built by Allis Chambers Engine ED-40 Front tires 9x18 10 ply Height 50 ft. Rear tires 44x10 16 ply Year built 1935 Pulling units are now called workover rigs. Instead of having a permanent derrick left over a well, a pulling unit . . . — — Map (db m306574) HM
Year built 1975 Height 45 feet Model RR11 Serial # 1100-70-5E Built by Joy Manufacturing Co. (Robbins Division) This drill was used to drill large holes in conjunction with mining coal. The holes were drilled into the overburden (the dirt . . . — — Map (db m306598) HM
Weight 2,100 lbs. Material Granite Time Capsules 20 yr., 50 yr., 100 yr. Sundials were invented 3,500 years ago by the Babylonians. The base is marked with divisions of time and must be level. The gnomon, an upright indicator, casts the shadow. . . . — — Map (db m306599) HM
In 1908, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad completed construction of an extensive canal system. It was designed to supply water for the railroad steam engines and to water the livestock waiting to be shipped out. The Burlington Ditch . . . — — Map (db m306294) HM
Model BD30HD Truck weight 235,000 lbs. Height 18 ft. Horsepower 1600 Width 23 ft. Year built 1978 Length 65 ft. Load capacity 170 tons This truck was assembled at the Jacobs Ranch Mine to haul coal. It has logged 20,000 operating hours to haul 10 . . . — — Map (db m306499) HM
In 1891 when Gillette was founded, day-to-day living revolved around the railroad and surrounding ranches. The northern boundary of the City at that time was Burlington Lake where cattle were led to drink when livestock was moved by railroads. From . . . — — Map (db m306371) HM
Model HBGG-6 Year built 1945 Horsepower 168 Cubic inch 4006 Kilowatt 113 These generators provided electrical power for a natural gas processing plant in the Ute oilfield north of Gillette, WY. They were taken out of service in approximately . . . — — Map (db m306582) HM
The fur industry ruled the northwest at the beginning of the 19th century; however, much of the interior of the western United States remained a mystery. The Lewis and Clark expedition constituted the only organized exploration, a fact which . . . — — Map (db m97954) HM
Gross weight empty 223,276 lbs. Gross weight loaded 563,276 lbs. Engine 16V149 Detroit 1600 hp Life to date: 30,000 hrs. Fuel consumption 20-gal. hr. Tires avg. cost $9,000 Engine rebuild avg. cost $35,000 143 was moved from Butte to the Black . . . — — Map (db m242992) HM
Trivia Question! Where did cattle originate that were trailed to Wyoming? Long-horned cattle were driven up from Texas on the Chisholm, Western and Goodnight Loving Trails. Herefords were shipped from the British Isles and cattle . . . — — Map (db m242990) HM
Soon after the retreat of the great Western Interior Seaway of. the Cretaceous Period, great coal swamps covered Eastern Wyoming. This fossilized tree stump was recovered from the Eagle Butte Coal Mine located about 48 miles to the North of here. . . . — — Map (db m203255) HM
"The lack of rail service in large areas of Wyoming did not prevent small coal mines from being opened. Throughout much of rural Wyoming wood was not readily available, and it was too valuable to be used as fuel on the plains and basins. Coal . . . — — Map (db m242967) HM
"By mid-century most corporations wished to place themselves at arms length from the "company town" concept, in some cases it was neither possible nor desirable. A need existed. Many employees opposed being on the road for hours; they wanted to be . . . — — Map (db m242991) HM
As with other emigrant trails in the west, the Bozeman Trail followed a route previously used by traders, trappers, and Native Americans. John Bozeman, along with John Jacobs, officially opened the Bozeman Trail to emigrants in 1863. This 500-mile . . . — — Map (db m210594) HM
"In the beginning when Wright was first taking shape and becoming its own place it was the spring of 1949 when the Wyoming Highway Department began constructing the Reno Junction Maintenance Camp. It was located about two and a half miles south of . . . — — Map (db m242956) HM
"In 1886 an explosion killed 2 boys, the territorial legislature took steps to ban children from working in coal mines. The coal mine safety law prohibited boys under the age of 14 and "women and girls of any age" from being employed "in or about . . . — — Map (db m242986) HM
To all that serve we salute you thanks for your sacrifice United States Navy ☆ United States Army United States Air Force ☆ United States Marine Corps United States Merchant Marine ☆ United States Coast Guard Wright, . . . — — Map (db m242962) WM
