Kotey Place, Wyoming facts for kids
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Kotey Place, Wyoming
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 Kotey Place, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Kotey Place, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Elevation | 5,449 ft (1,661 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597373 |
Kotey Place is a small, quiet place in Fremont County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the county government, which is Fremont County, helps manage things for the people living there.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, the larger county government takes care of services like roads and public safety. Many small communities in the United States are unincorporated.
Where is Kotey Place?
Kotey Place is located in a part of Wyoming that is quite high up. It sits about 5,449 feet (which is about 1,661 meters) above sea level. That's higher than many mountains in other parts of the world!
Location in Fremont County
This community is found in Fremont County. It's about 10 miles (or 16 kilometers) southeast of Lander. Lander is the main town, or "county seat," for Fremont County. This means Lander is where the county government offices are located.
Wyoming's Landscape
Wyoming is a state known for its wide-open spaces and beautiful natural scenery. It has mountains, plains, and lots of wildlife. Being in Wyoming, Kotey Place is part of this amazing landscape.
