Sheridan Essential Info
Overview
Sheridan is a town in Northeast Wyoming. It is certainly worth a stop.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Sep
Current Time
Current Weather
56 °F
Clear
Fun Facts
- In 1939, portions of northern Wyoming attempted to join portions of South Dakota and Montana in an attempt to form a new state called “Absaroka.” Sheridan was the planned capital, a state license plate was created, and a “Miss Absaroka” was even named.
- In 1986, MTV hosted the world premiere of Prince's movie Under The Cherry Moon in Sheridan. .
- Several scenes of the 2006 film Flicka were filmed on location in Sheridan.
- Sheridan was named after General Philip Sheridan, Union cavalry leader in the American Civil War.
- Buffalo Bill Cody auditioned talents for his Wild West Show off the front porch of the Sheridan Inn.
Popular Foods
- Lobster Mashed Potatoes
- Buffalo Burger