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Midwest Interpretive Signs Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
MIDWEST, Wyo. - July 3, 2025 - Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, in partnership with the Town of Midwest, is proud to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony for two new interpretive signs highlighting the area’s rich history. The event will take place on Saturday, July 12, at 9:00 a.m. at the corner of US 259 and US 387, between Mile Marker 28.08 and 100—just off the main road entering Midwest from the southeast side of town, across from the Sinclair gas station.
The community is invited to attend this free, public event. A reception will follow the ceremony just a mile and a half east, near Edgerton Town Hall. The reception is being held in collaboration with the Town of Edgerton as part of its Centennial Anniversary celebration. Festivities include food, games for all ages, prizes, raffles, competitions, and family-friendly activities. Edgerton’s event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
These new interpretive signs replace outdated panels that were previously removed. Developed in collaboration with the Salt Creek Museum and Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources' Monuments and Markers Program, the signs explore the historical significance of the Midwest area and the nearby Salt Creek Oil Field. Discovered in the late 19th century, Salt Creek became one of the largest and most productive oil fields in the U.S., sparking Wyoming’s first oil boom. By the 1920s, the field had helped establish Casper as the “Oil Capital of the Rockies.” Boomtowns such as Salt Creek, Lavoye, and Snyder rapidly emerged, attracting workers from around the world. The signs also highlight the nearby Teapot Dome Scandal of the 1920s—one of American history's most infamous political scandals.
“The Monuments and Markers Program works collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to commemorate significant people, places, and events in Wyoming’s history,” said Chris Floyd, deputy director of Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources. “Historic markers and interpretive signs not only help us understand and appreciate our past, but they also enhance tourism and recreation opportunities throughout the state.”
The Wyoming Monuments and Markers Program is a cooperative effort among the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR), the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), the Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT), Wyoming Tribes, local governments, and private individuals and organizations. The Program installs new historical markers and maintains existing monuments, markers, and interpretive signage. Learn more about this program at wyoparks.wyo.gov.
For more information, please contact Savannah Graham, planner at Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources, at 307-777-6314; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Everett De Witt at the Salt Creek Museum at 307-437-6513.
Contact: Savannah Graham, 307-777-6314; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.