Hillsdale, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsdale
|
|
|---|---|
Location in Laramie County and the state of Wyoming.
|
|
 Hillsdale
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,640 ft (1,720 m) |
| Population
(2010)
|
|
| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 55.3/sq mi (21.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
82060
|
| GNIS feature ID | 1589581 |
Hillsdale is a small community in southeastern Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place. This means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
In 2010, 47 people lived in Hillsdale. It is located east of Cheyenne, which is the main city and county seat of Laramie County. Hillsdale sits high up, about 5,640 feet (1,719 meters) above sea level. Even though it's a small community, Hillsdale has its own post office and a ZIP code of 82060. Kids in Hillsdale go to public schools run by Laramie County School District #2.
History of Hillsdale
Hillsdale got its name from a man named Lathrop Hills. He was a surveyor for the Union Pacific Railroad. A surveyor is someone who measures land to plan out routes for things like railroads. Lathrop Hills was sadly killed near Hillsdale on June 11, 1867. He was leading a group surveying a path for the Transcontinental Railroad when it happened.
In April 2013, Hillsdale was officially mapped out as a townsite. This means its boundaries and plots of land were formally recorded.
Famous People from Hillsdale
Kenny Sailors
Kenny Sailors was an American basketball player. He was active in the 1940s and early 1950s. Kenny Sailors is famous for helping to make the "jump shot" popular. Before him, most players used a "set shot," where they stood still with both feet on the ground. His new way of shooting changed how basketball was played forever!
