Huntley, Wyoming facts for kids
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Huntley, Wyoming
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Where Huntley is located in Goshen County and Wyoming
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 Huntley, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County |  Goshen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
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(2010)
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| • Total | 30 |
| • Density | 100/sq mi (43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82218
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-39250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1589822 |
Huntley is a small community in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, only 30 people lived there.
A famous person, Stanley K. Hathaway, grew up in Huntley. He later became the Governor of Wyoming. He finished Huntley High School in 1941 as the best student in his class, called the valedictorian. He was the only student in his senior class that year!
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History of Huntley
Around the year 1900, a rich man from Europe, Baron Maurice de Hirsch, started a special fund. This fund helped about 50 families start new farms in the United States. They settled in the area where Huntley is now. This spot was about 8 miles (13 km) south of the North Platte River. It was also about 5 miles (8 km) west of the Nebraska border.
Most of these new families came from New York and Pennsylvania. Some also came from Europe. On July 6, 1906, six men from the group officially claimed land. Each claimed 160 acres (65 hectares) in and around what is now Huntley. Many of these early settlers lived in sod dugouts. These were simple homes built into the ground.
Life was hard for the new residents. The closest water was about half a mile away in the Katzer Canal. Getting supplies was also difficult. The nearest store was in Mitchell, Nebraska, about 15 miles (24 km) to the east. Many settlers did not own horses. They had to walk to Mitchell to buy food like flour, sugar, and beans. They carried everything back in bags on their backs.
About a year later, Baron de Hirsch's fund sent $500 to each family. This was a lot of money back then! With this help, the settlers could buy horses, wagons, farm tools, and even a milk cow. Soon, Huntley grew. It had a post office, a church, a grocery store, and a lumber yard.
In 1908, Baron de Hirsch helped more families come to Wyoming. About 40 to 45 more families settled a few miles northeast of Huntley. This area became known as the community of Allen. A school and a synagogue (a Jewish place of worship) were built there.
Geography of Huntley
Huntley is a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Huntley
In 2000, there were 21 people living in Huntley. These people lived in 9 households, and 6 of these were families. The community had about 77 people per square mile (30 people per square kilometer). All the people living in Huntley were White.
About one-third of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.7%) were married couples living together. About one-third of all households were single people. A small number (11.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.33 people in each household. The average family had 3 people.
The people in Huntley were of different ages. About 28.6% were under 18 years old. Another 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The same number (28.6%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 34 years.
The average income for a household in Huntley was $30,625. No one in Huntley was living below the poverty line at that time.
Education in Huntley
Students in Huntley attend public schools managed by Goshen County School District #1. This school district is located in Torrington.
Roads and Highways
Huntley is connected by several important roads. These include:
U.S. Highway 85- Wyoming Highway 92
- Wyoming Highway 158
- Wyoming Highway 161
Famous People from Huntley
- Stanley K. Hathaway - He was the 27th Governor of Wyoming from 1967 to 1975. He also served as the 40th U.S. Secretary of the Interior in 1975.
See also
In Spanish: Huntley (Wyoming) para niños
