Is this report about Sheridan true?

[WyoMama]

Originally Posted by ElkHunter

You're right. Coffeen is the major road running South to North. You hit coffeen right after you exit the interstate from Gillette. Our box stores are all right down at the South end of town on the East side of Coffeen. They did build a Home Depot on the West side right there at the South End.

We were lucky. When we went from Wal-Mart, to Super Wal-Mart, they kept the same building and just added on so we didn't have anything standing empty. But that's it, Home Depot and Wal-Mart are the only big chains we have in Sheridan. OH, and K-Mart at the North end of town. But they don't get much business. Seldom ever see more then about 20 cars in the parking lot.

I think because Sheridan is at a little of an angle or something I get ALL SCREWED up on my directions there - seems like the mountains arn't really to the west & I ALWAYS forget I'm on I-25 & not I-90 so yeah, I feel like I'm coming into it from the west, not the north. My bad on directions - and DON'T try to keep me from turned around in the Black Hills!!! I know my way around like the back of my hand, but not where north is! LOL!!!

Yep - we have an old k-Mart on MY end of town (across town from Walmart) & esp. since they were snagged up by Sears the prices are AWFUL (groceries are cheaper at Albertsons!!) & looking for it to get closed anytime. Shelves half empty & almost never anybody there. Hate the idea for employees but hope they will put something worthwhile in that area, but again will be stuck w/another box store SO ugly...and they are really building up Yellowstone Ave - new medical office building (the old one was built in about the 40's & remodeled about 700 times every time a new doc comes & added a floor during the years but built at the top of a rim (with the hospital...) so no parking for either. So betting a big parking lot on the old site) & putting in a much larger Harley shop - so THAT is OK..LOL - we just had a little one in a downtown "slot" (Beartooth Harley - from Billings) & will be in a strip mall out there across from WalMart. They are also putting in a Walgreens now RIGHT on the main crossroads downtown where 14/16/20, 14A, & the Belfry Hwy come together which have now turned into mini-box buildings. But this town really makes the put a lot into making them esthetically pleasing. Super walmart went thru hell getting their exterior & landscaping plan approved. LOL!!! So, guess we all end up with those ugly-arse buildings eventually if you continue to grow . And apparetly an Applebee's - that's the rumor; we'll see....gimme a mom & pop restaurant ANY day...

If you EVER are in Cody Tues - Sat, you HAVE to try the new restaurant "Hungry Bear" on Big Horn ave (a.k.a., Powell Hwy, US 14-A). Peace out!!

[jkb826]

wyomama -- not to confuse you more but wanted to let you know that you are on I-90 going thru Sheridan not I-25. I-25 starts in Buffalo.

[WyoMama]

Oh God - yeah - see???????? I just drive it - don't pay attention to what highway I am on...I went on a 4000 mile road trip last autumn to Cleveland, down to WV by back roads & back home in totally unknown territory w/o so much as a map. I just drive in the right direction knowing I'll get there eventually. I took 1 bad turn in each direction, each taking me out of my way about 20 miles. So who needs maps??? God I sound like a MAN!! LOL!!!!

[DRvortec]

Originally Posted by Simple Living

Yup, I enjoyed the picture thread. First thing I looked at. I've been doing online searches for pictures and information, too. Very interesting stuff when you look for it.

I didn't look at all the City Data forum information yet. From other searches on towns in other states, I've not found it to be the most accurate information. It conflicts with a lot of information I get from people and other reports.) It's a good base to start with though.

I have to agree. Family and I went our to NC and SC years ago to look and everyone said how great it was, most defended their city/state very harsh. We went there, had fun. We did. But we ALL were happy we went home. Not some where I call home. Very poor areas. The upper class area are the same people that lived in the lower class areas that finally got a job and moved up. I could go on, but I agree. Online information is ONLY A STARTING POINT. After you narrowed it down. Go there and visit. See if it's home to you.