Cody, WY

About Cody

• • Painter James Bama, known for Western art, called Cody, Wyoming home.
• • Buffalo Bill Center of the West was founded in Cody, encompassing five museums.
• • Buffalo Bill Cody's vision of tourism fueled the town's early development.
• • Cody hosts the annual Cody Stampede Rodeo, a major event since 1919.
• • The Shoshone River flood of 1984 caused significant damage and infrastructure changes.
• • Named in 1896 for Buffalo Bill Cody, it was incorporated in 1901.
• • Population is around 10,000, smaller than many Wyoming county seats.
• • At 5,010 feet, the air is crisp and the views are expansive.
• • Tourism remains a major industry, attracting visitors to Yellowstone.
• • A feeling of rugged independence permeates the air, mingling with Western charm.
• • Denver Broncos are the closest NFL team, a six-hour drive away.
• • Cody High School's Broncs have a storied history in Wyoming high school football.

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