Mail Morning

Photograph

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Little Snake River Museum

The black and white image, labeled "Mail Morning, January 1888, Dixon, Wyoming," depicts a historical scene with men posing atop and around horse-drawn wagons in front of a building displaying the sign "C.F. Perkins Groceries, Provisions, and General Merchandise," while others gather on the rooftop, illustrating a glimpse of life in a small Western town during the late 19th century.

The black and white image, labeled "Mail Morning, January 1888, Dixon, Wyoming," depicts a historical scene with men posing atop and around horse-drawn wagons in front of a building displaying the sign "C.F. Perkins Groceries, Provisions, and General Merchandise," while others gather on the rooftop, illustrating a glimpse of life in a small Western town during the late 19th century.

Name/Title

Mail Morning

Entry/Object ID

2.26.2026

Tags

Buildings, Animals, People

Description

This is a photo of the mail buggies drawn by mules or donkeys. Mule-drawn wagons served as the vital backbone for carrying mail, passengers, and freight across early Wyoming, utilizing rugged routes like the Rawlins to Baggs Wagon Road and the Bozeman Trail. Mules were heavily favored over horses or oxen on these demanding western trails because of their superior endurance, hardiness, and surefootedness in rough terrain.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

Neighborhood

Dixon, Wyoming

Collection

Dixon Town Photos

Cataloged By

Ellie Gallenbeck

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 17, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 25, 2026