Carpenter, Wyoming facts for kids
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Carpenter
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Carpenter in 2016.
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Location in Laramie County and the state of Wyoming.
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 Carpenter
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,440 ft (1,660 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 410/sq mi (157/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
82054
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| GNIS feature ID | 1586382 |
Carpenter is a small, unincorporated community in southeastern Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is also known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data.
In 2010, about 94 people lived in Carpenter. It is located along WYO 214, which is east of Cheyenne. Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming and the main city in Laramie County. Carpenter sits at an elevation of 5,440 feet (1,658 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Carpenter has its own post office that opened in 1907. Its ZIP code is 82054.
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History of Carpenter
How Carpenter Started
The community of Carpenter began in 1907. At first, only 15 people lived there. It was an important stop along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line. This railroad used to run from Hereford, Colorado, through other small places like Arcola and Campstool, and then on to Cheyenne. By 1910, the population of Carpenter had grown to 50 people.
Who Was James R. Carpenter?
Carpenter, Wyoming, was named after a man named James R. Carpenter. He was born in 1867 and passed away in 1943. James R. Carpenter was a land developer. This means he helped open up large areas of land for people to settle and build homes.
He was the president and general manager of a company called The Federal Land Company. This company helped make 146,000 acres of land available to settlers in Wyoming. Later in his life, James R. Carpenter also became a judge in Wyoming.
Education in Carpenter
Carpenter Elementary School
Public education for children in Carpenter is provided by Laramie County School District #2. One of the schools in this district is Carpenter Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through sixth grade. It is located right in the community of Carpenter.
