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Grand Teton NP: A Place Called Jackson Hole (Chapter 13)
Kelly competed with Jackson for designation as the seat of TetonCounty in 1921. Unexpectedly proponents of Kelly garnered considerablesupport throughout the valley. Editorials in the Jackson's HoleCourier reveal a split in the community, characterized by asurprising level of acrimony. The editor of the Courier wascaught in the middle as a booster of both valley and town. As the Juneelection approached, rhetoric heated up in editorials and letters to theeditor. Introducing more controversy a small but influential minorityopposed the creation of Teton County. In May voters approved a countyroad bond by a vote of 326 to 26. However, 16 of the negative votes camefrom the Kelly district. A Courier editorial jabbed Kellyresidents: "In view of the fact that Kelly is representing herself to bean up-to-date little village, and is bidding for the county seat, we areboth surprised and disappointed at the 45-16 Kelly vote." Then, justprior to the election, the local newspaper published an ed ... [Read More]
Grand Teton NP: A Place Called Jackson Hole (Chapter 7)
However, the records of nativity are limited to the extent that thewhereabouts of individuals are unknown between their place of birth andtheir arrival in Jackson Hole. For example, Bill Menor was born in Ohioin 1857 and took up his homestead in 1894, yet it is known that heworked as a cowpuncher on the Kansas cattle trails and served one of therailroads as a buffalo hunter. By the time he arrived in Jackson Hole,Menor was well-traveled. "Uncle Jack" Davis worked the Montanagoldfields, before drifting to Jackson Hole in the 1880s. According tolocal tradition, he was running from legal trouble. [ 10 ] ... [Read More]
Visitor Center
The Jackson Hole ChamberofCommerce < www.jacksonholechamber.com > ... The Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center is aninter-agency center that provides visitor services, information, andwildlife-relatedvideos and exhibits. ... THE JACKSON HOLE & ... [Read More]
Grand Teton NP: A Place Called Jackson Hole (Chapter 12)
The telephone, which revolutionized communication, made its debut inJackson Hole in 1905, when Fred Lovejoy established the JacksonTelephone Exchange. He connected the first lines between the JacksonHotel and Mose Giltner's ranch, three miles west of Jackson. The federalgovernment contributed significantly to expanding telephone servicethrough out the valley. In 1907, the Forest Service built telephonelines all the way from the Hoback to the Buffalo Fork and Yellowstone.By January 1909, the first issue of the Jackson's Hole Courier reported that the valley had its own system operated by the JacksonValley Telephone Company. "Its lines, supplemented by those of theForest Service, extend from one end of the valley to the other, andconnect with the Bell System at Victor, Idaho," bringing "the scatteredlocalities of the valley. . . near to one another and to the outsideworld." [ 55 ] ... [Read More]
Grand Teton NP: A Place Called Jackson Hole (Chapter 14)
The Union Pacific promoted the dude ranches in Jackson Hole. "Oncereported to be the secluded refuge of outlaws and cattle rustlers," aUnion Pacific brochure portrayed the valley as a fine hunting andfishing region and "one of the most beautiful scenically, in thecountry." The town of Jackson retained "much of its frontieratmosphere," yet was "equipped with all the essential conveniences ofcivilization." The "Old West" atmosphere, mountain scenery and abundantfish and wildlife characterized the ambiance of dude ranches in JacksonHole. [ 23 ] ... [Read More]
State of Wyoming - Business and Industry
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Welcome to the State of Wyoming
. Lcoation: Grand Targhee Summer Resort, Contact: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Phone: (307) 353-2300 ... Planning a vacation? Be sure to take a tour through our new Interactive Visitor Center . We'll help you find Hot Deals, Events, Recreation, Lodging and more! ... [Read More]
State of Wyoming - Virtual Tour
Jackson Hole Guest Cottage (Jackson) The Jackson Hole Racquet Club Resort ... The Jackson Hole Net Magazine ... Jackson Hole Log & Rawhide Furniture ... [Read More]
Antler Auction
Information regarding lodging, dining,other activities in the area, and local sellers of antlers and antlerproducts may be obtained from the Jackson Hole Chamber ofCommerce , 307-733-3316. ... Jackson Hole RMEF Chapter ... We thank Commission President Doyle Dornerfor presenting the Jackson Hole Chapter of the Rocky Mountain ElkFoundation one of his big game Commissioner's licenses. We willaccept the first bid (by postmark, phone, or e-mail date) of $8,750 orgreater receivedby April 15, 2005. Otherwise, the license will be auctioned atthebanquet at the Bar-J on Saturday night. Minimum bid is set at $6,500. Tieswill be phone auctioned. ... [Read More]
Grand Teton NP: A Place Called Jackson Hole (Chapter 15)
The conservation movement contributed significantly to tourism in theWest. Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872, and asconservationists wielded more influence, laws such as the Forest ReserveAct of 1891 were passed, and general public land policy shifted from oneof disposal to reservation. As railroads linked the continent, moretourists journeyed west. The Northern Pacific linked Lake Superior withPortland, Oregon, in 1887. The line passed north of Yellowstone,offering access. The Yellowstone tour became a popular vacation forpeople seeking a western experience. A few made their way to JacksonHole. Reuben G. Thwaites left an account of a tour through Yellowstoneinto the Teton country in 1903. Traveling in two wagons, a "hack" and achuck wagon, Thwaites set out with his family and guides. At the thumbof Yellowstone Lake, they decided to travel to Jackson Lake. "The guidesdemurred strongly, giving several excuses, one of which was that JacksonHole had not long before been a reso ... [Read More]
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