Hulett, WY - 8/03/14

The town of Hulett is a quaint little Western town about 8 miles from Devils Tower. It is located in the Bear Lodge Mountains of the Black Hills. With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially starting tomorrow, there are many vendors in town to cater to the bikers.

General Info: 

• Fur traders in 1823 were likely the first explorers of the area, although Native Americans lived in the region for more than 10,000 years. 
• Multiple military expeditions came through the area, including General Custer.
• Homesteading started in the area in 1881 bringing the first settlers to the area.
• There are many fossil quarries in the area (as there are in many parts of Montana).
• The population in the 2010 census was 383 people.
• The town is known for its rodeo, local hunting and fishing. 

There is a local museum located here, but it was closed when we visited the town (on a Sunday).

Here are some photos from our visit today as we strolled around town.

Column of antlers.

That Sadie loved to sniff!

1880 Jail.

Interesting array of stuff in this store... This is a Sioux War Shirt, circa 1880.

Entitled: Russell Means. Lakota name: Oyate Wacinyapi. "An upside down flag is an international signal of distress... Now we, the Indian nations, are in distress. I will wear this flag upside down as long as my people are in distress." 

Antique rifles.

Famous biker bar (you can see our Mini Cooper in the reflection next to some bikes).

And then some music and cocktails...

Check out this 1922 Harley Davidson with sidecar we saw on the street as we were walking to our car.

Our visit was a lovely afternoon stroll through this town. 

Website:  www.hulett-wyoming.com