In front of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne is this statue of Chief Washakie. This famous Native American lived for about 100 years during the 19th century. He was a warrior, peace negotiator, friend of Brigham Young and the leader of the Eastern Shoshones. After several treaties with the US, he said, “The white man’s government promised that if we, the Shoshones, would be content with the little patch allowed us, it would keep us well supplied with everything for a comfortable living … I say again, the government does not keep its word.” The 24 foot statue was sculpted by Dave McGary in 2005.
