Crowheart, Wyoming facts for kids
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Crowheart, Wyoming
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Location of Crowheart, Wyoming
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 Crowheart, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km2) |
| • Land | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,096 ft (1,858 m) |
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 4.505/sq mi (1.741/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82512
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-18225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597273 |
Crowheart is a small community located in Fremont County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area counted by the census but isn't a full city or town. In 2010, about 141 people lived there.
Crowheart is famous for its nearby landmark, Crowheart Butte. This place has a very interesting story behind its name!
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The Legend of Crowheart Butte
Crowheart Butte is named after a legendary battle that happened there in 1866. This battle was between two Native American tribes: the Crow and the Shoshone. They were fighting over the best hunting grounds in the Wind River Range.
The legend says that after five days of fighting, the leaders of both tribes decided to settle the conflict with a duel. Chief Washakie led the Shoshone, and Chief Big Robber led the Crow. The winner of this duel would gain the rights to the hunting grounds.
Chief Washakie of the Shoshone tribe won the duel. However, he was so impressed by Chief Big Robber's bravery and courage that he chose to honor him in a special way. Instead of a traditional act of victory, legend says Chief Washakie cut out his opponent's heart and placed it on the end of his lance. This act was meant to show great respect for a brave warrior, and it gave the Butte its unique name.
Who Lives in Crowheart?
In 2000, there were 163 people living in Crowheart. The community is quite spread out, with about 5 people living per square mile.
The people living in Crowheart come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about half of the residents were White, and a large number, about 43%, were Native American. Some people were also from other races or had mixed heritage. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Crowheart have children. About 37% of homes had kids under 18 living there in 2000. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
Learning in Crowheart
Students in Crowheart attend public schools run by Fremont County School District #6.
Younger students, from kindergarten to third grade, go to Crowheart Elementary School. Older students, from sixth to twelfth grade, attend Wind River Middle/High School.
Famous People from Crowheart
Even though Crowheart is a small place, some notable people have connections to it!
- Matthew Fox — He is an actor known for playing Jack Shephard in the TV show Lost. He was also a main character in another show called Party of Five.
- Robert Buline — He is a very smart student who won top academic awards at Princeton University, including the Shapiro Prize in 2017 and the Sau-Hai Lam *58 Prize in 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Crowheart (Wyoming) para niños
