Sheridan Inn - Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan Inn - Sheridan, Wyoming

William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody is fondly remembered at the Sheridan Inn in Sheridan, Wyoming. His presence is felt throughout the hotel which was opened in June of 1893.

The hotel was built by the Burlington & Missouri Railroad and the Sheridan Land Company at a cost of $25,000 to service the new railroad across the street. Furnishings for the hotel were provided by Cody. All that remain of those fixtures today are the huge welcome desk in the lobby (at top left) and the beautiful bar reminiscent of the times.

From 1894 to 1902 the Inn was also known as the W. F. Cody Hotel company, of which he was part owner. It is reported that when Cody was in town he would set on the porch and audition acts for his Wild West.

Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964, the Inn went out of business in 1965. A local resident purchased the building in 1967 to save it from razing. In 1990 the In was purchased by a non-profit organization which is working diligently to return it to its original condition and, hopefully, once again accept overnight guests. A big Buffalo Bill Days is held each June with proceeds helping in the restoration work.

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