Chimney Rock
In Shell Canyon

As a focal point for numerous paintings and photographs over the years, Chimney Rock is quite the landmark. This Chugwater sandstone formation was originally coined White’s Monument due to its significance as the grave of trapper, cowboy, buffalo hunter and prospector, Jim White. History has it that in 1881 White and Riley Kane set off on a journey to combine trapping and prospecting. On route to Shell Creek the duo picked up an unknown third partner. The trio stopped along the base of the mountains to pitch camp and settle for the winter. As spring approached they discovered a shortage in supplies, Kane then set off with a team of oxen for Lander 200 miles southwest for more supplies. Shortly after his departure, the third partner murdered White and took off with the remaining supplies, oxen, as well as their collection of furs, hides and gold. Later, a group of cowboys stumbled upon his body and buried him in a shallow grave protecting it from wild animals. Kane eventually returned and upon discovering his partners death, searched with no avail for the murderer. Whites body was later found by Mr. A. Kershner who moved the body to Trail Town in Cody.