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Binford is a small, quiet place located in Albany County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's known as a "populated place," which means it's an area where people live or used to live.

Binford had a post office that opened in February 1897. It was named after the very first postmaster, a person named Adelyn F. Binford. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail until 1937.

What Was Life Like in Binford?

In the early 1900s, trains were a very important way to travel and move goods across the country. They connected many communities in Wyoming, including Binford. Trains helped people get to and from Binford and allowed businesses to transport things they needed.

Why Are Places Like Binford Important?

Even though Binford is a small place, it's part of the history of Wyoming. Many small towns and communities like Binford played a big role in the development of the American West. They show us how people lived and worked in the past.

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