Green River, Wyoming facts for kids
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City of Green River, Wyoming
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Location of Green River in the state of Wyoming
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Country | United States |
State | Wyoming |
County | Sweetwater |
Area | |
• Total | 14.0 sq mi (36.3 km2) |
• Land | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
Elevation | 6,115 ft (1,864 m) |
Population
(2000)
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• Total | 11,808 |
• Density | 861/sq mi (332.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
ZIP codes |
82935, 82938
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Area code(s) | 307 |
Website | http://www.cityofgreenriver.org/ |
Green River is an American city in the state of Wyoming. It is in Sweetwater County where it is the county seat. The city has about 11,808 people. The city was started in 1868 in what used to be the Dakota Territory. Every year, a festival is held there called the Flaming Gorge Days where acts will perform music. Acts like Poison and REO Speedwagon have played there.
Arts and Culture
The Flaming Gorge Days is a festival.
Images for kids
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Southeast Green River, from Mansface Hill
See also
In Spanish: Green River (Wyoming) para niños
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