Douglas, WY
Music connected to Douglas
About Douglas
- • Professional rodeo cowboy, Dave Appleton, a World Champion, hails from Douglas.
- • Jackalope Days, celebrating the mythical creature, originated in Douglas.
- • The Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad helped solidify Douglas's existence.
- • A 1920s oil boom led to Douglas earning the nickname 'Hog Town'.
- • The Cheyenne River flooded in 1923, causing significant damage to Douglas.
- • It's named for Senator Stephen A. Douglas and founded in 1886.
- • The population hovers around 6,000, similar to a small college town.
- • Sitting at 4,859 feet, the air is thin and the views are vast.
- • Agriculture and energy, including coal, drive the local economy.
- • A quiet, slow-paced existence allows for reflection and appreciation.
- • Denver Broncos are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl 50.
- • Converse County High School has won multiple state basketball championships.
Artists From Douglas
Aquile
Songs About Douglas
Cowpoke
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