Gateway to Yellowstone: The Raucous Town of Cinnabar on the Montana Frontier

Set in 1883, the story unfolds as the Northern Pacific railroad reaches Cinnabar, Montana, transforming it into the gateway for eager travelers to Yellowstone National Park. With captivating stories of Yellowstone circulating for a decade, the town attracts a diverse range of visitors, from middle-class New Yorkers to prominent figures like Generals Sherman and Sheridan, and President Arthur. Cinnabar, envisioned by Hugo Hoppe, emerges as a vibrant Wild West town ready to welcome those seeking adventure and the natural wonders of Yellowstone.