Beulah, Wyoming facts for kids
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Beulah, Wyoming
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Beulah, Wyoming seen from Old Highway 14
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Location in Crook County and the state of Wyoming.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Crook |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,521 ft (1,073 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 152.7/sq mi (59.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-06480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1585416 |
Beulah is a small community in eastern Crook County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is located along Sand Creek, which flows into the Belle Fourche River.
Beulah is known for its unique population count! Local people say only 33 residents live there. However, the official 2010 census reported 73 people. This caused a bit of a stir. In 2012, the people of Beulah successfully asked the Wyoming Governor to change the highway sign back to 33.
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Where is Beulah Located?
Beulah is right next to Interstate 90, a major highway. This highway also shares its path with U.S. Route 14. The community is northeast of Sundance, which is the main town for Crook County.
Even though Beulah is a small, unincorporated place, it has its own post office. This means it gets mail service from the United States Postal Service. The ZIP code for Beulah is 82712.
The United States Census Bureau says Beulah covers about 0.55 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Nearby Places to Explore
Beulah is a great starting point for exploring cool places. It's about 15 miles west of Spearfish, South Dakota if you take Interstate 90. A bit further east, about 62 miles, is Rapid City, South Dakota.
If you head west from Beulah, you can find some amazing natural spots. Keyhole State Park is about 47 miles away. Even closer, about 50 miles, is the famous Devils Tower National Monument. This is a huge, unique rock formation that looks like a giant tree stump!
For travel, the closest airport for small planes is Black Hills Airport in Spearfish. If you need a bigger airport with commercial flights, Rapid City Regional Airport is the nearest option.
Education in Beulah
Students in Beulah attend public schools managed by Crook County School District #1. This district provides education for children in the area.
Images for kids
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Beulah, Wyoming seen from Old Highway 14
See also
In Spanish: Beulah (Wyoming) para niños
