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Daniel, Wyoming
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Location of Daniel, Wyoming
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 Daniel, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) |
| • Land | 5.1 sq mi (13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,195 ft (2,193 m) |
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 29.4/sq mi (11.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83115
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-18950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1587343 |
Daniel is a small community located in Sublette County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 150 people lived in Daniel.
The community sits on U.S. Route 189. It is in the beautiful Green River valley. Mountains surround Daniel on three sides. To the north are the Gros Ventre Range and to the east are the Wind River Mountains. Horse Creek, which flows into the Green River, starts in the Salt River Range to the west. Daniel is in the northern, highest part of a large basin that covers much of southern Wyoming. Wyoming Highway 354 is another road that crosses US Highways 189 and 191 north of town.
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History of Daniel
Daniel has an interesting past. On July 5, 1840, Father Pierre-Jean De Smet held the first Holy Mass in Wyoming here. This was an important Christian worship ceremony. Today, a monument marks the exact spot, about one mile east of Daniel. You can learn more about it at the Father DeSmet's Prairie Mass Site.
Daniel was also a popular meeting place for fur trappers and traders. These gatherings were called the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous. They happened in Daniel six times between 1833 and 1840.
Geography of Daniel
Daniel is located at 42°51′55″N 110°4′15″W / 42.86528°N 110.07083°W. This is its exact position on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Daniel covers about 5.1 square miles (13.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Climate in Daniel
Daniel has a subarctic climate. This type of climate is known for long, cold winters and short, cool summers. On climate maps, it's often called "Dfc".
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Daniel was 91°F (33°C). This happened on August 8, 2001. The coldest temperature recorded was a very chilly -50°F (-46°C) on December 22, 1990.
People of Daniel (Demographics)
In the year 2000, there were 89 people living in Daniel. These people made up 41 households and 27 families. The community had 52 housing units. Everyone living in Daniel at that time was identified as White.
About 24.4% of the households had children under 18 years old. Most households (53.7%) were married couples living together. About 31.7% of all households were individuals living alone. The average household had 2.17 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20.2% were under 18. The largest group, 33.7%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in Daniel was 44 years.
Education in Daniel
Children in Daniel attend public schools. These schools are part of the Sublette County School District #1.
See also
In Spanish: Daniel (Wyoming) para niños
