{Antelope}
The town of Antelope was the first to be settled this particular valley. It became a resting point for stagecoaches and by 1871 a post office was established. The town became a center for cattlemen and sheep herders. Unfortunately, like many of these towns, fire nearly destroyed all of the buildings on the main street except one, which still stands today. The town was quickly rebuilt but soon became a ghost town when Shaniko became the end of a railway. Just like many of the towns I visited, there remain a few full time residents in the town but it is still nowhere near its former glory.
We also came across this funny little phone booth!
The town of Antelope was the first to be settled this particular valley. It became a resting point for stagecoaches and by 1871 a post office was established. The town became a center for cattlemen and sheep herders. Unfortunately, like many of these towns, fire nearly destroyed all of the buildings on the main street except one, which still stands today. The town was quickly rebuilt but soon became a ghost town when Shaniko became the end of a railway. Just like many of the towns I visited, there remain a few full time residents in the town but it is still nowhere near its former glory.
We also came across this funny little phone booth!
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