Historic Wyoming Ranch Goes Back on the Market for $67 Million

And the famous ranch is now up for sale, not only as a wonderful home, but as a successful business as well — for an almost unbelievable $67 million.

In fact, the ranch was built in 1878 by Otto Frank Von Lichenstein, who emigrated to the newly founded United States from Germany in 1866, as he found it to be the perfect place to raise cattle.

Now, for only the third time in history, it’s on the market again.

The incredible space has plenty of grass meadows for feeding and water due to the 7.5 miles of river it sits on. And the ranch has been a wildly successful cattle farm for more than 130 years.

Managing the herd, following them around the ranch, wrangling them when needed, and ensuring calves are born healthy take an experienced team.

And while for years, they have worked successfully raising and selling cattle, they recently decided to offer their choice cattle directly to customers.

The Bakers have said, “Our focus [for the ranch] is to build our quality commercial herd to offer ethically raised beef from our pasture to your plate.”

It can currently feed 1,300 cows every year, and has a fully incorporated hay operation, feed, equipment, and an entire cow herd ready for next year.

They also host a famous horse sale every year that brings in people from around Wyoming and the entire country. 

It is also somewhat like a festival in that there is camping, local vendors, a dog trail, and live music. It’s certainly a beloved event in the local community

From hosting regular events for charity, inviting community members to come to enjoy the amazing natural wonders of the ranch, and selling their beef directly to local residents, almost everyone who lives near Pitchfork agrees.

And held several fundraising events to encourage local businesses and citizens to donate and make the events center a reality.

For example, they’ve recently focused on the recovery of the black-footed ferret. Previously, environmentalists believed them to be extinct, but now, their numbers are growing again.

There are small cottages, as well as larger homes. And while the land itself cannot be divided, the listing states that the new owners will be able to do with the homes what they please.

The main house, known as Stone House, was built in the 1930s. Although it has modern appliances, the Stone House still has a wonderful antique feel. 

The River House was built in 1948; at 3,500 square feet, it has four bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool. We haven’t even mentioned the 2,600-square-foot Manager’s House.

It includes 96,000 acres, with 13,886 acres of deeded land, 5,645 Bureau of Land Management acres, 44,984 forest service acres, and 31,600 acres leased by the state.

When visiting the ranch, one can swim in the Greybull River, hike through the local mountains, hunt for deer and fowl, and go fishing, off-roading, camping, boating, and, of course, horseback riding.

There are annual tours led by Lennox Baker himself, several of the natural springs are open all year round, and they even give permits to a few hunters every year.

Ben Anson, the ranch manager and listing agent, wrote, “It’s rare to see a contiguous place of land this large, with this much history, on the market.”

However, Ben Anson, the ranch’s real estate agent, said in a recent statement, “I think keeping it a working ranch is something I’d like to see.”

Fortunately, the ranch has made it quite simple. Anyone interested can find all the details they need at Land.com.

And while owning a ranch in Wyoming older than the state itself isn’t everyone’s dream, for many, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

These some 100,000 acres have seen every war, heard every song, and felt every generation’s footsteps. It really is something special.