Halfway, Wyoming facts for kids
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Halfway
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 Halfway, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Halfway, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Elevation | 7,641 ft (2,327 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597340 |
Halfway is a small, unincorporated community located in Sublette County, Wyoming, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
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Why Is It Called Halfway?
The exact reason for the name "Halfway" isn't fully known. There are two main ideas about how it got its name.
Two Possible Origins
- One idea is that it's called Halfway because of its location. It sits right between two creeks, North Cottonwood Creek and South Cottonwood Creek.
- Another idea is that some people moved to this area from a place called Halfway, Missouri. They might have named their new home after their old one.
A Look Back: Halfway's History
Halfway has a simple but interesting history. It was once a more active community.
Post Office and School
- A post office opened in Halfway in 1903. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This one served the community for many years.
- It stayed open for 45 years, finally closing its doors in 1948.
- The community also had a school called Cottonwood School. It was named after the nearby Cottonwood Creeks.
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