Over 150 years ago, the Connor Battle, also called the Battle of Tongue River, took place on August 29, 1865, near the present-day town of Ranchester. There is now state park on the site with a monument to General Connor.
The battle came about when, on August 28, the famous frontier scout Jim Bri
On Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m., the Fort Phil Kearny/Bozeman Trail Association, (FPK/BTA) will present a dual program at the Kearney Community Hall, sponsored in part by the Johnson County Tourism Association.
Sharie Shada, FPK Superintendent, will present an update on the Shining Mountain Interpret