Atlantic City, Wyoming facts for kids
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Atlantic City, Wyoming
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Atlantic City Mercantile, 2011
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Location of Atlantic City, Wyoming
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 Atlantic City, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,694 ft (2,345 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 37 |
| • Density | 4.74/sq mi (1.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82520
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-04015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584989 |
Atlantic City is a small community in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area counted by the government for population. In 2010, only 37 people lived here!
This tiny town is a historic mining settlement. It's located in a valley near South Pass, a famous mountain pass in Wyoming. Atlantic City was started in 1868 after people found gold in the area. The name "Atlantic" comes from its location on the eastern side of the Continental Divide. This is a line that separates rivers flowing to the Atlantic Ocean from those flowing to the Pacific.
Even though the big gold rush ended in the 1870s, Atlantic City kept going. New ways to mine helped people find more gold. From the 1960s to 1983, a company called US Steel even had a large iron ore mine here. Today, you can reach the town by gravel roads from Wyoming Highway 28.
Atlantic City still has a rustic, old-time feel. You'll find a few homes and the old Atlantic City Mercantile store, which is now a restaurant. In the summer, some tourists visit to see this unique piece of history.
Geography
Atlantic City is located in southwestern Wyoming. Its exact spot is 42°29′43″N 108°43′8″W / 42.49528°N 108.71889°W.
The community covers about 7.8 square miles (20.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within its boundaries.
Climate
Atlantic City has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It experiences cold winters with snow and warm, drier summers.
People Living in Atlantic City
In 2000, there were 39 people living in Atlantic City. They lived in 23 homes, with 8 of these being families. Most people living here were White, and a small number were Native American. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
The population is quite spread out in terms of age. Most people were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age was 48 years.
Education
Children in Atlantic City attend public schools. These schools are part of the Fremont County School District #1.
Gallery
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Atlantic City, 1974
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Iron ore sample from the Atlantic City iron mine
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Abandoned building
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Mercantile Bar in 1974
See also
In Spanish: Atlantic City (Wyoming) para niños
