Wyoming was organized as a Territory in 1869.

From the Gold Rush to the early 20th Century, Wells Fargo earned a reputation of trust by dealing rapidly and responsibly with people’s money and goods, offering both banking and express delivery.

The earliest known working telescopes appeared in 1608.

In 1855 Wells Fargo faced its first crisis when the California banking system collapsed as a result of unsound speculation.

A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the user.

Keen Kutter was originally trademarked in 1866 by Simmons Hardware Company.

Simmons Hardware Company was purchased by arch rival Shapleigh Hardware Company (also of St. Louis) in 1940.

Around the middle of the 19th century, “Scandinavian” style locks were introduced in America and became a more secure alternative to the prevailing smokehouse and screw locks.

Virgil Earp was hired as a Goldfield deputy sheriff in January 1905.

It was April 1860 and The Pony Express had a goal to deliver the mail 1,966 miles between Missouri and California in less than 10 days.

The oldest known dice were excavated as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set in southern Iran.

There are surviving examples of balance scales from Mesopotamia and Egypt dating back to the fifth millennium B.C.E. The device was rapidly adopted by all ancient peoples.

The first- ever weighing balance of the modern times was built and designed by the great artist Leonardo Da Vinci in the late 15th century.

Handcuffs and manacles have been around for centuries, but prior to 1862 they were considered "one size fits all."

Much like today, outlaws have never been uncommon in history; however, there are few criminals that get the recognition of those that lived in America's Old West.

Certain myths have grown up around Wyatt's time as a Dodge City lawman.

It is said, writer "Ned Buntline" presented 5 special-order Colt "Peacemaker" revolvers with extra-long barrels to Earp, Masterson and 3 others.

Texas Ranger lore dates the first rangers to 1823.

Marshals have been involved in most of the major historical episodes in America's past.

The Rough Riders are the original volunteer cavalry.