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— Established
1907 —
103 North Piney — PO Box 248 Story, Wyoming
Telephone 1-800-301-3120 — 307-683-2444
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The
Wagon Box Inn is named for the Wagon Box Fight, which occurred just
south of Story in August of 1867. Chiefs Red Cloud and Crazy Horse
and their Sioux warriors attacked a logging crew from Fort Phil
Kearny who used the wagons as a fort and new breech-loading rifles
to withstand the attack. |
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A SHORT HISTORY OF FORT
PHIL KEARNY & THE STORY AREA...
The Fort was built to protect the Bozeman Trail route
to the Montana gold fields. It was the largest log stockade in the
country. Logs were cut and hauled by mule drawn wagons from the
“Pinery”, five miles west of the Fort, across Sullivant Hills.
During its short existence, 1866-1868, the Fort’s
military and civilian personnel saw more action against Sioux and
Cheyenne “hostiles” than any other post in our frontier history. Two
famous encounters were the Fetterman Battle, in which 79 military and
2 civilians were wiped out in December 1866, and the Wagon Box Fight.
The Fort was abandoned and burned in 1868; you can visit the Fort
Museum at the site five miles South of Story via Highway 193. |
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July 4th
1907: A large number of Sheridan people attended the Fourth of July
celebration at Story 87 years ago, and made their headquarters at the
Piney Inn. The Inn was described as an ideal resort, pleasantly
located in the midst of beautiful scenery and surrounded by large pine
trees. Operated by Misters Laub and Lester, the Piney Inn had only
been open one day. It was a new building with new furniture
throughout, was well managed, and an ideal summer resort. Promoters
noted that rates were reasonable, the service excellent, and guest
could rest assured of the best of everything. Story and the resort
were located on Piney Creek, one of the best front streams in the
country, and a splendid fish dinner was served in the evening to about
200 guests. Each member of the company was loud in praise of the
treatment received. There was a dance in the evening attended by 130
couples, who danced until 3:00 a.m, to the inspiring music furnished
by the Sheridan Band Orchestra. The guests were sent away at just
about sunrise with good hot coffee to sustain them on the long drive
back to Sheridan. |
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For the
Finest Foods and Wines, the Coziest Cabins, Friendliest Service and
True Wyoming Hospitality, Come visit us in Story Wyoming. |
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