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The Johnson County War, also known as the War on Powder River and the Wyoming Range War, was a range conflict that took place in Johnson County, Wyoming from 1889 to 1893.
Nov 8, 2014 · Learn about the Johnson County War, a violent dispute between big and small cattlemen over public land in Wyoming. Find out how the invasion was planned, executed and challenged by local residents and newspapers.
A drama western based on true events of a range war in Wyoming from 1889 to 1893. The Hammett brothers, played by Tom Berenger, Luke Perry and Adam Storke, face off against powerful ranchers and gunmen hired by them.
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Learn about the 1892 invasion of Johnson County by powerful cattlemen who tried to eliminate their rivals and control the open range. Explore the causes, events, and consequences of this notorious episode in Wyoming history.
The Johnson County War exposed the strong tensions between homesteaders and cattle ranchers. It highlighted the extent to which cattle ranchers would protect their economic interests and political power. It demonstrated the challenges of coexistence.
Oct 17, 2017 · Learn how Nate Champion, a small rancher and cowboy, fought off a mob of hired killers sent by the Wyoming Stock Growers Association in 1892. The article covers the background, the siege and the aftermath of the Johnson County War.
Aug 21, 2018 · Learn about the Johnson County War, a violent conflict between cattlemen and sheepmen over grazing rights in Wyoming in 1892. Read about the famous gunfight at the KC Ranch, where Nate Champion fought back against a hired army of Texans.
