Inaccessibility and brutal winters delayed the European settlement of Jackson Hole. Uncompromisingly raw frontier into the 19th century, the first adult known to be buried in Jackson Hole wasn't until 1905; if you don't count the two 1892 Cunningham Cabin outlaws buried in one shallow grave. All the cemeteries in Jackson Hole can qualify as "pioneer cemeteries." Many of the earliest settlers were still around well into the 20th century. Over sixteen cemeteries and grave sites, which the author identifies and describes, are populated with those pioneers, along with a share of colorful frontier rabble, and notable folks from more recent times--artists, authors, biologists, conservationists, cowboys, dude ranchers, entrepreneurs, Olympian athletes, mountaineers, and more. The cemeteries and lone graves bear witness to the winds of change that have swept through Jackson Hole. In any case, an element of the local populace has always been proud to be as unruly and unconventional as its final resting places.

Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present by author and photographer Rick Pieros. Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present explores the settlement and storied history of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park through historic photographs recreated in present day by photographer Rick Pieros.Beginning with the settlement of Jackson Hole in the 1880's by pioneers, Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present chronicles Jackson Hole's settlement, early Jackson Hole history, historical architecture of Jackson, Jackson Hole Rodeo, history of dude ranching in Jackson Hole, the founding of Grand Teton National Park, as well as a brief history of skiing in Jackson Hole. Featuring more than 170 color and black and white photographs of Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole 1878 - 2012: Historical Photographs Past to Present is the definitive photographic history of Jackson Hole.

Pioneer photographer William Henry Jackson aimed his camera at the high peaks. Gently, he removed the cap covering the lens. Focused on the wet glass plate was the image of the Teton Mountains, a sight heretofore known only to a handful of Indians, trappers and explorers. The year: 1872. In the decades to follow many skilled photographers arrived in the Teton country to record the spectacular beauty of natural features and wildlife. A few chose for subjects the human activity, documenting the life of the sportsmen, early settlers, ranchers and dudes. They photographed the growing communities of Jackson Hole and the struggles to cope with the elements. Over the years, these pictures formed a colorful history of the country, and were to influence the establishment of the National elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park. Recognizing the importance of these photographs, Virginia Huidekoper assembled a permanent file to be preserved in Teton County. She prepared this volume from the best pictures in the collection. A valuable reference book for historians and photographers, it is also an engrossing "family album" for the residents of Jackson Hole and its many visitors.