Built by Harrison Kane in 1880, the saloon sat just across the Platte River, about one mile north of Fort Fetterman, a government-controlled military reservation on the Bozeman Trail. It is Near Douglas in Converse County Wyoming Also known as the Hog Ranch at Fetterman, the One Mile Hog Ranch was perhaps the rowdiest, roughest and most dangerous red light establishment in Wyoming. This historical marker was erected by Historical Landmark Commission of Wyoming. , The infamous One Mile Hog Ranch at Fetterman was finally closed by the authorities on Decemwhen the partners got into an argument and mortally wounded one another. The One Mile Hog Ranch became known for several years as the most notorious gambling, red light house west of Chicago with a reputation as a sanctuary beyond the law. Outlaws and freighters, visited the establishment where whiskey flowed freely, and cowboys from ranches within a one mile radius came to Fetterman to drink, gamble and revel in their spare time. Hot disputes and bigger arguments erupted frequently, with many decided by the barrel of a gun. , From the beginning, violence marred the Hog Ranch.
Billy Bacon bought out Lawrance’s interest in late 188 and went into partnership with Saunders. In 1884 the operation was moved across the river and the new “hog ranch” was opened in one of the abandoned military buildings. , The military post was soon abandoned and the Hog Ranch was acquired by new owners John Lawrance and John (Jack) Saunders. Herds of cattle often changed hands according to the way cards fell. Not only did Kane’s whiskey business flourish but he had poker games going night and day. With the addition of a dance hall and bawdy house, the place soon acquired a tough reputation. Also known as the Hog Ranch at Fetterman, the One Mile Hog Ranch was perhaps the rowdiest, roughest and most dangerous red light establishment in Wyoming.
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