Charles Curtis (storekeeper)

Charles Curtis (fl. late 19th century) was an American storekeeper best known for his role in the events surrounding the Johnson County War in Wyoming Territory in 1892. He operated a general store in Buffalo, Wyoming, and supplied goods to both cattle barons and smaller ranchers. During the conflict, Curtis's store became a focal point for local tensions. He was known to extend credit to smaller ranchers, putting him at odds with the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, which sought to control the cattle industry. While not directly involved in the armed conflict, his store was seen as providing support, however indirectly, to those resisting the powerful cattlemen. His actions highlight the complex economic and social dynamics present in the region during that turbulent period.