Wyoming’s Deadly History | The Spring Creek Raid of 1909
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- Опубліковано 4 лис 2023
- Wyoming history is rich in the stories of pioneers and tragedy out on the plains. In this video Wyoming historian Clay Gibbons shares the history behind one of the most historical events in Wyoming's history of the Spring Creek Raid.
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Much thanks to Clay for preserving our history. Some people want to forget simple little stories like this, as if a few sheep and a couple of men don't really amount to much in the passage of time, but it's through comparing all these people, their truths, their reactions, their regrets, that we learn about ourselves, and how we need to act in our society, for the betterment of our people and our country.
He is great people
We lived in Powell WY for the first four years after we were married. Despite living in several other western states since (soon to be 39 yrs) Wyoming is still my favorite place.
Love it Kent. Thank you
My uncle was a cattleman raised in the 1920s. The animosity towards sheep was incredible. It’s interesting to hear more on the history that shaped the past.
bunch of fools fighting over who has the right to destroy the land after committing genocide together.
I read Centennial by James Michener. It’s fictional history, but it covered this sheep/cattle feud. Very interesting.
Thank you Kent and Shannon for giving my dad the opportunity and platform to share a piece of Wyoming's history. He has worked so hard to preserve these otherwise forgotten stories. We appreciate your efforts in helping the conservation of the tales of the West.
I grew up in RockSprings, raised pigs, cows, chickens, for 4-H. Sheep will eat sagebrush, we knew stories growing up about the feuds between the sheep and cattlemen. Daisy, was our border collie, she walked us to the school bus everymorning.
The wife & I lived in Green River from 1974 to 1976 then moved back to Ohio
Thank you for sharing your experience.
first they killed the natives, then each other.
Deer will eat sagebrush as well. More so after the snow settles in for winter.
Go Polkes!
Our Country is so rich in History. We get further from it every day, so many people take it for granted now, but I love learning about it and wish we could preserve more of it.
Cowboy Kent? History?
I’m in! Let’s go!
Cowboy history = a history of genocide and environmental destruction that built a perpetually warring nation.
Born and raised in the Big Horn Mountains during the late sixties, seventies …lived in Greybull, Sheridan and in the middle of the Big Horns as my grandparents owned a resort called Blue Spruce…the sheep farmers brought their herds to the mountains during the summer months…they actually slept and lived in covered wagons all summer long…such beautiful memories of the Big Horn’s
So much history, in danger of being lost...God bless you Kent, for helping to keep it alive.
And God bless you
Thank you kent for bringing history to light and telling of the story of Wyoming from an experienced story teller
We thank you for listining
What a great story teller Clay is. Even impatient people like me have to stop and listen when he gets going.
I will always remember the Basque sheepherder's wagon my family was invited to go inside and see by the shepherd along 14A outside Cody, Wyoming in 1968 on my first car camper trip to the west with my folks. The wagon was not some tourist attraction but an honest to goodness working sheep camp. I will never understand the animosity that the cattlemen had for the sheepmen. Can one only imagine what the Native Americans (whose lives depended on the Bison) thought of the cattlemen when they arrived on the Wyoming scene and slaughtered the Bison to make way for their cows?
About twelve years ago we were driving back east for my sister's college graduation when we crossed over the Powder River in Wyoming, the name jogged a memory so I dug through my playlist and found the song Johnson County War by Chris Ledoux. After playing it for my folks my dad looked up the story and found the song to be a pretty faithful retelling of the events. Its always a strange feeling when daily life intersects with history that way, and I think thats why I find the past so fascinating. Thanks for an interesting video.
We thank you for joining us
Hearing good stories from the past and present from the land of the good old cowboys is absolutely fantastic and not to forget your cooking lessons as well kent, there excellent too 👍
They're, not there.. there is over there, they're is they + are. The apostrophe (') makes up for the difference.
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching
Outstanding!
Riverton ,Wyominite here❤ love hearing these stories.. born and raised and will never leave. God bless you 🙏🙏❤️
And God bless you
lucky you aren't a native american alive during this time, you wouldn't be given a choice to stay on your land.
Great story telling and connection to a not-so distant past. Nothing like a Border Collie... Has the makings of a great series, there are so many untold stories that deserve to be bought back to life - thank you.
Yes it does!
That was an Awesome story !!! Much Love ❤️ from NY 🙏🇺🇸
We thank you so much for joining us
My father was an old Wyoming Cowboy who lived in Casper. He rode the range in the 1930's down by Cheyenne and Jackson Hole. He was born 10 years after the Spring Creek Raid. Cool story.
Kent, this was fantastic!
Thank-you both for sharing! I lived in Casper from 1981-1986 and was involved with the oil boom back then. Loved the rich history of Wyoming, but am ashamed to admit that I had never heard of this incident. Thanks for enriching my life, gentlemen!
Thanks Brother Kent! ❤️🌵❤️🌵❤️
You. betcha
Thank you so much for sharing this story. I've loved the Big Horn Mountains and the state of Wyoming since I first saw them over 40 years ago. I've since visited 15 times and hope to retire there in a few more years.
IT si great country it is
I'm right there with you. I just visited again this past September. The beauty, people, hospitality, and culture are why I hope to spend my final years there before the good Lord takes me home.
My Dad and I hunted Elk&Deer in the Bighorn Mountains back in 1989. Camped on the North Tongue River. One of the most beautiful places I have been. And the best trip of my life.
WOW, Kent, That was an amazing bit of the history of Wyoming. As he was talking about that shooting star to his daughter, the hair on the back of my neck stood up, & it brought a swelling in my throat, & a tear to my eyes. I am so deeply touched by that story of the history of the American west. I can't thank you enough for sharing that with us. My wife & I absolutely love Wyoming, especially the area around the Wind River Range from
Dubois to Riverton & up to Thermopolis. Also the 101 Ranch.
Sincerely, the old Montana cowboy,
Frank Scherping
Just brewed up some Cowboy coffee, turned up the volume, and lent an ear. Never a wasted minute to be found here.
Kinda reminds me of listening to Chris LeDoux spin some tales. Only thing missing, would be him strumming "Powder River Home" while doing so.
I've lived in Wyoming for 20 of my 34 years. First time I've heard this fascinating story. Thanks.
so nice to hear the history of the past. truly!
Wow Kent. This has to be one of the best podcasts you have ever done. I was so moved by Clay's story that I ended up re-watching this video just to hear it again. Please pass on to Clay my appreciation for this great story of history
I like the sweet smell of sagebrush as I really was touched by this bit of history. Thanks Kent and Shannon for this series of Wyoming history.....
We thank you so much for watching
Loved the story, I remember my Grandad and Uncle talking about the sheep problems they had in Platte County years ago, and most of the ranchers that ran sheep went back to running Cattle to get away from the problems of People and the coyote/Wolf killings in that area
Kent, that was so good, I grew up in the Basin, my Dad and Grandpa used to buy tractor parts from Clay, and his Dad, I can remember him teasing me when I was just a boy, haven't seen him until your video, that had to be 40+ years ago. Thank you
He is a great feller
Thanks for sharing that part of Wyoming History with us. Kent and Clay that was awesome coverage of a true event during the early 1900's. It's a shame that occured just to prove who was the toughest. It's rearing it's ugly head again. Hopefully cooler heads will prevail . Stay safe around there and keep up the great videos and recipes and for sure keep up the fun. Fred.
true story, those involved both committed genocide against native Americans together. they were basically fighting over who had the right to destroy the land once the US had everyone in concentration camps, sorry I mean reservations, they literally are the same concept.
LOVE ALL YOUR STORIES AND GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND THE PUPS
Lots of interesting history in my home state.
Extremely interesting and the gentleman's search and preservation of the REAL old West! We are in Southern New Mexico. Once sheep country. Was not to the extinct of the sheep wars, fortunately. Always love to hear and read about how it REALLY was! THANK YOU!!!
We thank you
I live in Australia but I spent 8 months in the Midwest in 86 and 87. I travelled by motorcycle through that beautiful countryside and wondered about what history I was travelling through. Beautiful landscapes and interesting stories. Thank you Kent and Clay.
Thanks, Kent, for bringing this small piece of history to life. I'll be looking up those podcasts. 🎶💖💐
He is a great storyteller
I love this video. The history of the West.
Both my mother's and father's families are from pioneer stock. One settled in Oregon and the other in Utah back in the mid-1840s. We have some stories passed down through the generations. The stories start in the mid-1800s to the early 1900s (my grandmother was born in 1904).
Kent, this was a great video. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoyed seeing this and being from Oklahoma i really like watching
stories about the Old West and this was definitely a great video telling about the Spring Creek Raid of 1909 in Wyoming Thank You very much Kent have a great week.🤠🇺🇲🐴
Glad you enjoyed it!
There is a book titled " The Slaughter on the Otter" that tells of the killing of sheep by cattlemen in southern Montana. Another interesting story of the conflict between the cattlemen and shepherds.
God bless yall, Mr. Kent!!!
And God bless you as well
What a great story!
Kent, you have a brought a great story here. I knew my grandfather, born in 1898, before he passed. So this is history that is within living memory in a sense, though my family was in a totally different part of the country well before I was born. Still, interesting that so manysignificant things happened not that long ago, at least in terms of family generations.
I like your cooking videos, but this one warmed my heart.
Story tellers are so under appreciated in our society yet before TV etc we relied on them to keep us informed entertained and pass down history for all time. Kinda like the Tom Hanks movie where he had inherits the little girl
Great story, great storyteller! Thank you for providing this great video, Kent!! All the best to you, Shannon and the pup crew!
Glad you enjoyed it
And I thought Kent told great stories! This guy could tell me stories all night, and I don't think I'd ever get board
He is so good
Wall tents...
Our first tent was a leftover from my great uncle, he was a sheepherder. Sheepherder stove and tent, we used it for elk hunting until i was near 20yo. Best camp you ever had, warm, room for 4. Got us through 2' snow storms with ease, and we killed may elk and deer.. my father passed 20 years ago, i still own a wall tent. A little bigger now, room to cook inside and run the stove, play some cards and tell stories of years gone by... you could tell, his discovery of the land and its history had touched him deeply.
Thanks Kent!
Need more History stories of the early intermingling of Native Americans and new American Settlers! great stuff to hear as always. cheers.
Really enjoyed this video. I am a history buff.
This is so cool! I love that you are sharing some history of Wyoming with us history geeks. Thank you Kent and Clay!!
Wow! That was an absolutely amazing story and video. God bless you Kent & Shan.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thanks and God bless you as well
Thanks Kent and Clay! What a great but sad story. Thank you for keeping the Old West alive for us. Cheers!
Mr. Rollins what a touching historical video!! 😪Mr.Gibbins thank you as well for keeping our western history going so it won't be forgotten!!! God bless you gentlemen!!!!🙏🙏🙏
Thanks and God bless you
Happy to be a resident of the Bighorn Basin! God's Country!
Love this story. More history please❤
Good stuff Kent!
Loved this story of history.
Now I’m going to bother my Dad about this all day. He’s 75 now and grew up in Sheridan. Thanks Kent.
Your best non-cooking videos yet!! Thank you, Kent and Shannon.
Thanks for sharing Kent & Shannon, God Bless 🙏🏼
And God bless you
Thank you for this! I love history especially of our great country.
White pioneers, cowboys all practiced genocide; is it any wonder that their efforts built a perpetually waring nation?
He has such a gentle, calming voice.
Awesome Story from Awesome Kent..Thanks Sir..
Kent thank you so much! Tears and goosebumps
We appreciate you joining us
Love it! Thank you!👍🏻👍🏻
Your so welcome
We have our stories on the Chesapeake bay that are similar. Never forget the overlooked working families that kept this nation fed, through thick and thin. It's a job, a livelihood, a pride in something we'll done.
For sure
That's so cool this man continues to share the history of these times. I had always heard about cattle rustlers and the Army vs. Native Americans but this seems to be pretty well overlooked so he has my thanks for telling us. And thank you Mr. Kent for bringing this
after committing genocide together the white people in the plains decided to attack each other over the remaining resources. Is it any wonder that white america is so unapologetically entitled and bigoted when this is their history? The US was founded on fear.
I really like this video, it's very interesting, I hope this becomes part of a series.
Thank you for sharing this with us Ken!!
Love the historical content Mr. Rollins. 😊
Amazing, just amazing. Love these videos Mr. Kent.
Wow! A wonderful video. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing these!❤
Most interesting story that I've heard very little about,I knew about the Johnson county wars ...Thank You And Shan for bringing us this series.
We thank you so much for watching
Thanks Clay! Kent & Shan we love this! Very emotional and a great story. God bless.
WOW what a great story! I will definitely check out Clay's podcasts.
Fantastic channel Kent 👍🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Thanks
So interesting. Almost made me cry toward the end. Thanks for the history lesson.
Wow, another special one… Thank you for sharing your passion for Cowboys and the history…
Wow amazing story, thank you for sharin' that!
Thank you for sharing this history lesson with me !
I love this type of content sir! Thank you for keeping the old west alive.
love this kind of history video. keep it in the mix. thanks!
Loved this video! Thank you, Kent.
Outstanding history Kent and Shannon, thank you so much again for the portal of history. This is outstanding in every way, God Bless
Wow!! What an awesome story and such a great story teller. Thank you Kent, I truly enjoy videos like this that remind us of our past and what a great country this is
He is a great story teller. The history of Wyoming is very interesting. Thanks for preserving it.
Thrilling. Thank you Kent and Clay. ~Sharon from Florida
I love your cooking videos, but this one was spectacular!
Thanks
Great story. Always Love hearing stories of the great west. Thanks Ken for this Wyoming series. Went through Ten Sleep last year going from South Dakota to Montana, it's amazing. Thanks again and be safe.
I grew up in the Worland and Tensleep area's and worked and hauled live stock from Worland to the Big Trail up the highway from Spring creek. Thank you for the opportunity to learn more about the Spring Creek raid.
Excellent Kent...departure from cooking...Clay is an excellent history teller...love this change up in your channel...love the old west and it's history.
Great episode Ken. Thanks!
Great video Kent cant wait to see more see you on the next one
Very cool video, thank Kent!
This was great. Thanks Kent and Clay
In the late 70's I was working for a Wyoming Utility and based out of Buffalo and eating daily at the local restaurant I remember being told that the sheep men and cattlemen had their own tables and that there was still bad feelings. I remember some of the men wore sidearms and I never forgot that. One place I ate at often was the "Busy Bee", what a great place! I was originally from Michigan. Loved Wyo.but hated the wind. :)
What a great retelling of history, truly e joked this so much. Thank you.
I love living in Wyoming!!
Wow Great story of history, made the hairs on my arm and neck stand up. Keep Sharing!
Thank you Kent. I always loved history. Keep up the good work and God bless you and Shannon and the pups
Just wanted to say thank you for this video enjoyed watching it very much have a great day sir
Man what treat. I guided in Wyoming for about 15 years including right where all this took place. Thanks for sharing this.