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City	Sheridan
State	Wyoming (WY)
County	Sheridan County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	44.797194
Longitude	-106.956179
Population	18,737
Density	570.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	82801
Area Code	307
County Seat	Sheridan
School District	Sheridan County School District 2

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About Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan is a locality in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. It has a population of 18,737. The population density is 570.4 people per km². Sheridan is located at 44.7972°N, 106.9562°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Sheridan is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 82801.

Sheridan emerges from the high plains where the land begins to rise toward the distant, jagged silhouette of the Bighorn Mountains. It lies 79.7 miles west-northwest of Gillette, WY (from Gillette, WY: bearing 297°T), and is situated 33.5 miles north-northwest of Buffalo. Little Goose Creek cuts a clear, persistent path through the landscape, providing a vital artery for the local flora and fauna that thrive in the shadows of the foothills. Nearby, Hume Ponds offer a quiet, reflective surface that mirrors the expansive Wyoming sky, standing in contrast to the rugged, arid character of Cemetery Draw. Whitney Commons Park serves as an accessible green space where the town’s rhythm slows, allowing the golden light of late afternoon to settle over the grass. The air here holds a crisp, thin clarity that defines the transition from the open prairie to the steeper, cooler inclines of the west.

Sheridan carries the weight of a frontier heritage that transformed from a collection of rugged outposts into a stable center for regional commerce. Early economic expansion relied heavily upon the coal mining industry, which drew laborers from across the globe and infused the local culture with a diverse, industrious spirit. Today, the economy balances this legacy with a commitment to agriculture, ranching, and a growing service sector that supports the surrounding rural expanse. Cattle still move through the corridors of the neighboring landscape, maintaining a connection to the traditional work that once defined the territory. Modern enterprises now operate alongside these older, earth-bound industries, ensuring that the livelihood of the residents remains tethered to the natural resources of the region.

Sheridan maintains a character shaped by the resilience of the West, where the tradition of the working cowboy remains an authentic part of daily life rather than a mere performance. The town hosts the annual Sheridan WYO Rodeo, an event that draws participants and spectators who honor the horsemanship and grit inherent to the high plains. Notable figures such as author Caroline Lockhart once found inspiration in the local terrain, contributing to a literary history that captures the harsh, beautiful reality of the interior. Landmarks like the historic downtown area reflect an architectural permanence, grounded in brick and stone that have weathered many decades of wind and winter. Residents move through their days with a steady, unpretentious focus, finding community in the shared experience of living beneath such an immense and demanding expanse of sky.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Kendrick Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 306° NW
Trail End (State Park) — 0.5 mi, 299° NW
Thorne-Rider Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 352° N
Thorne Ridge Stadium (Stadium) — 1.3 mi, 354° N
Norht Heights Open Space (Local Recreation) — 1.6 mi, 315° NW
Bighorn National Forest (National Forest) — 1.9 mi, 334° NW · 1.1M acres
Black Tooth Park (Local Recreation) — 2.0 mi, 284° W
Scenic Turnout (Viewpoint) — 7.0 mi, 161° S
Bozeman Trail Museum (Museum) — 8.3 mi, 192° S
Welch Ranch Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 9.6 mi, 360° N
The Brinton Museum (Museum) — 10.9 mi, 194° S
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 13.9 mi, 009° N
Fetterman Monument (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 160° S
Wagon Box Battle Monument (Monument) — 16.7 mi, 170° S
Wagon Box Fight (Registered Battlefield) — 17.0 mi, 170° S
Amsden Creek Wildlife Habitat Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.4 mi, 282° W
Fort Phil Kearny (State Park) — 18.9 mi, 162° S
Cloud Peak Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.3 mi, 201° S · 192k acres
Rosebud Battlefield State Park (Registered Battlefield) — 29.4 mi, 357° N
Custer National Forest (National Forest) — 37.6 mi, 041° NE · 1.2M acres
Wheel of Time (Monument) — 42.6 mi, 104° E
Caboose (Attraction) — 57.9 mi, 249° W
Big Horn Basin Geoscience Center (Museum) — 58.1 mi, 249° W
Grand Theater (Theatre) — 58.1 mi, 249° W
Mason-Lovell Ranch (Attraction) — 59.0 mi, 273° W
Hillsboro (Attraction) — 65.8 mi, 289° W
Two Eagles Interpretive Trail (Historic Ruins) — 66.4 mi, 287° W
Ewing-Snell Ranch (Attraction) — 67.0 mi, 288° W
Big Horn County Historical Museum (Museum) — 72.0 mi, 335° NW
Moon Creature (Public Artwork) — 78.5 mi, 116° SE

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