Discover Clearmont

Clearmont is defined by a green valley landscape and specific historical landmarks. Clear Creek flows here year-round; the historic Highway 14 also passes through town as an alternative route. For your visit, you can focus on the landscape, local history, or the Clearmont Historical Center, with its specific opening hours.

Clear Creek and Highway 14

Clearmont lies in a green valley through which Clear Creek flows year-round. The creek is a defining feature of the town’s surroundings. The historic Highway 14 passes through Clearmont as an alternative route for travelers and offers views of the landscape and mountains along the way. The two offer different perspectives: Clear Creek is part of the valley scenery, while the views are tied to the highway’s route. If landscape is your priority, you can consider both features separately when planning your trip.

Historical milestones

The railroad reached Clearmont in 1892. The Clear Creek Valley in southern Sheridan County was first settled by cattle ranchers in the early 1880s. These two dates place the valley’s early settlement phase before the railroad’s later arrival in Clearmont. The Clearmont Town Jail was built in 1922 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its construction date and listing provide another specific connection to local history; three decades separate the railroad’s arrival from the jail’s construction.

Visiting hours and culture

The Clearmont Historical Center is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day or by appointment. Its hours are Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays year-round from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For planning, the key distinction is between the seasonal period and Thursdays, when it is open year-round. Visits by appointment are also possible. Check the current opening hours before your visit, as they may change.

Ucross: Art and park

The Ucross Art Gallery presents three exhibitions each year. If a particular exhibition is important to your trip, check the dates in advance. The Park at Ucross includes the Johansen Memorial Gardens One and Two and is a public space for artists, visitors, travelers, and neighbors. The gallery and park thus offer different cultural experiences: an exhibition program and a public garden space.

Planning your trip

To choose a focus for your trip, consider the difference between set visiting hours, an annual program, and a route. You can plan a visit to the Historical Center around the day of the week and the seasonal period; for a particular gallery exhibition, the specific dates matter. Highway 14 offers a different kind of orientation, as its views are part of the route. This can help you decide whether to prioritize a scheduled cultural stop, art in Ucross, or scenery along a route.

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