Historical Figures
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Edward Ivinson
100
What year was Jane Ivinson born?
1840
100
He made 23 pieces of furniture during his 2 year and 8 month prison term. Double points of you can spell his name.
John Hjorth
100
The first curator of this museum, also known for her tea parties and attire.
Carolyn Taylor Nelson
100
What was the name of the Ivinsons' only daughter?
Margaret (Maggie)
200
Louisa Swain
200
What year did Jane Ivinson die?
1915
200
The cowboy cosplaying architect of the Ivinson mansion.
Walter E. Ware
200
How many square feet is the house?
11,700 sq feet
300
What year did Wyoming gain statehood?
1890
300
The first African American woman to attend UW, and an acquaintance of Jane Ivinson.
Carrie Burton Overton
300
What was the name of the Ivinsons' son in law?
Galusha Grow
400
What year did the first woman vote in Laramie, Wyoming?
1870
400
A founding father and the first governor of Massachusetts, he is today known for his excessively large signature on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock
400
His portrait is in the 2nd floor hallway. The electrician who worked on the mansion's wiring.
Josiah T. Jones
500
What year was the University of Wyoming established?
1886
500
The famous explorer, once part of the Lewis and Clark expedition, that first documented and named yellowstone National Park.
John Colter
500
The elusive French explorer who many believe was the first to explore present day south-eastern Wyoming. The city of Laramie is named after him.
Jacques La Ramie