Fort Laramie, Wyoming facts for kids
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Fort Laramie, Wyoming
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Location of Fort Laramie in Goshen County, Wyoming.
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 Fort Laramie, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County |  Goshen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 820.7/sq mi (316.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82212
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-28230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1588642 |
Fort Laramie is a small town in Goshen County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, about 206 people lived there.
The town gets its name from the historic Fort Laramie. This old fort was a very important stop for pioneers traveling west. It was on famous routes like the Oregon, California, and Mormon trails. It was also a key place for military groups and for signing treaties. The original fort is located south of the town, across the North Platte River, where the Laramie River joins it.
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History of Fort Laramie
The area around Fort Laramie has a rich history. In 1860, the old Fort Laramie served as a station for the Pony Express. The Pony Express was a fast mail service that used riders on horses to deliver letters across the country.
Geography of Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie is located in Wyoming. It covers a total area of about 0.65 square kilometers (or 0.25 square miles), and all of this area is land.
Climate in Fort Laramie
Fort Laramie has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert, and it can get quite cold.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Fort Laramie was 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) on July 3, 1990. The coldest temperature recorded was -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit) on December 22, 1989.
People of Fort Laramie
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 245 | — | |
| 1940 | 311 | 26.9% | |
| 1950 | 300 | −3.5% | |
| 1960 | 233 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 197 | −15.5% | |
| 1980 | 356 | 80.7% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −31.7% | |
| 2000 | 243 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 230 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 206 | −10.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 230 people living in Fort Laramie. Most of the people were White (91.7%). About 5.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 111 households in the town. About 19.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (43.2%) were married couples. The average age of people in the town was about 49.5 years old.
Education in Fort Laramie
Students in Fort Laramie attend public schools. These schools are part of the Goshen County School District #1.
Highways in Fort Laramie
Important roads that pass through or near Fort Laramie include:
U.S. Highway 26
WYO 160
Notable People from Fort Laramie
Some well-known people have connections to Fort Laramie:
- Harriet Hageman (born 1962) is a U.S. Representative for Wyoming. This means she is elected to speak for the people of Wyoming in the United States Congress.
- Innis P. Swift (1882–1953) was a United States Army general.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Laramie (Wyoming) para niños
