A Small Wyoming Town Is Crossing The Century Mark

Edgerton, the Wyoming town that keeps chugging along, is celebrating a huge anniversary this year. Over the last 100 years, Edgerton has seen plenty of booms and busts, but can now say it's made it to the century mark.

Anytime you celebrate a milestone anniversary, you need a big party, and that party is happening on Saturday, July 12, beginning at 8 a.m.

At 9, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for two new interpretive signs located just down the road in Midwest. The signs are a collaboration between Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources and Midwest to highlight the area's impact on Wyoming's history.

The signs will be on display at the corner of US 259 and US 387, across from the Midwest Sinclair station, and are a part of Wyoming's Monuments and Markers Program. They have information about how Midwest and the Salt Creek Oil Field impacted Wyoming's oil-rich history, and the Teapot Dome Scandal (one of the nation's infamous political scandals).

Chris Floyd, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, provided further details about the program in a release from the state.

The Monuments and Markers Program works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to commemorate significant people, places, and events in Wyoming’s history. Historic markers and interpretive signs not only help us understand and appreciate our past, but they also enhance tourism and recreation opportunities throughout the state.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is just one part of the day's festivities to celebrate Edgerton's 100th anniversary. A community reception will follow the ceremony, located near the Edgerton Town Hall, and will feature food, games, raffles, competitions, and other family-friendly activities.