Meeteetse, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meeteetse, Wyoming
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The First National Bank of Meeteetse, built in 1901
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| Motto(s):
"Where Chiefs Meet"
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Location of Meeteetse in Park County, Wyoming
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 Meeteetse, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,751 ft (1,753 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 327 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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323 |
| • Density | 370.84/sq mi (143.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82433
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-51720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1591459 |
Meeteetse is a small town located in Park County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2010, about 327 people lived there. It's known for its unique history and nature.
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A Look Back: Meeteetse's History
The name "Meeteetse" comes from the Shoshone people. It means "nearby," which is a cool way to describe a place.
Exploring Meeteetse's Geography
Meeteetse is found at 44°9′21″N 108°52′8″W / 44.15583°N 108.86889°W. This location helps us understand where it is on a map.
The town covers a total area of about 0.87 square miles (2.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the town limits.
Meeteetse's Climate and Weather
A weather station called Sunshine 3NE is located near Lower Sunshine Reservoir, south of Meeteetse. This station helps us learn about the local weather.
Meeteetse experiences a range of temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm, while winters can be quite cold. The area also gets some rain and snow.
| Climate data for Sunshine 3NE, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, 1963-2020 extremes: 6224ft (1897m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 65 (18) |
65 (18) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
87 (31) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
87 (31) |
81 (27) |
69 (21) |
68 (20) |
93 (34) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 53.1 (11.7) |
54.6 (12.6) |
61.9 (16.6) |
71.1 (21.7) |
77.2 (25.1) |
83.9 (28.8) |
88.4 (31.3) |
86.7 (30.4) |
82.8 (28.2) |
74.8 (23.8) |
62.3 (16.8) |
53.8 (12.1) |
89.2 (31.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 34.1 (1.2) |
34.5 (1.4) |
42.9 (6.1) |
49.2 (9.6) |
57.9 (14.4) |
68.5 (20.3) |
77.3 (25.2) |
75.8 (24.3) |
66.0 (18.9) |
53.2 (11.8) |
41.4 (5.2) |
33.0 (0.6) |
52.8 (11.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 20.8 (−6.2) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
36.1 (2.3) |
45.1 (7.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
60.8 (16.0) |
59.4 (15.2) |
50.4 (10.2) |
39.1 (3.9) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
38.7 (3.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 7.5 (−13.6) |
8.3 (−13.2) |
16.2 (−8.8) |
23.1 (−4.9) |
32.2 (0.1) |
38.6 (3.7) |
44.4 (6.9) |
43.0 (6.1) |
34.9 (1.6) |
25.1 (−3.8) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
6.8 (−14.0) |
24.6 (−4.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −15.5 (−26.4) |
−13.6 (−25.3) |
−3.4 (−19.7) |
8.1 (−13.3) |
19.9 (−6.7) |
29.0 (−1.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
34.1 (1.2) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
7.4 (−13.7) |
−8.2 (−22.3) |
−14.9 (−26.1) |
−23.1 (−30.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −36 (−38) |
−39 (−39) |
−31 (−35) |
−9 (−23) |
2 (−17) |
20 (−7) |
27 (−3) |
25 (−4) |
−1 (−18) |
−10 (−23) |
−28 (−33) |
−40 (−40) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.31 (7.9) |
0.40 (10) |
0.71 (18) |
1.50 (38) |
2.88 (73) |
2.09 (53) |
1.36 (35) |
1.09 (28) |
1.32 (34) |
1.11 (28) |
0.56 (14) |
0.46 (12) |
13.79 (350.9) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.20 (15.7) |
7.80 (19.8) |
10.20 (25.9) |
13.60 (34.5) |
6.20 (15.7) |
0.90 (2.3) |
0.00 (0.00) |
0.00 (0.00) |
1.60 (4.1) |
8.00 (20.3) |
9.10 (23.1) |
8.50 (21.6) |
72.1 (183) |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Understanding Meeteetse's Population
The number of people living in Meeteetse has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 207 | — | |
| 1920 | 300 | 44.9% | |
| 1930 | 296 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 373 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 404 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 514 | 27.2% | |
| 1970 | 459 | −10.7% | |
| 1980 | 512 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 368 | −28.1% | |
| 2000 | 351 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 327 | −6.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 323 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Meeteetse's Community in 2010
In 2010, the town had 327 people living in 153 households. Most residents (97.6%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (52.3%) were married couples living together. About 20.3% of households had children under 18. The average age in Meeteetse was about 51 years old.
Learning and Education in Meeteetse
Kids in Meeteetse attend public schools run by Park County School District #16. The Meeteetse School serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
The town also has a public library, which is part of the Park County Library System. It's a great place for everyone to read and learn.
Arts, Culture, and Local Businesses
Meeteetse has some interesting places to visit and unique local businesses.
- Meeteetse Chocolatier: On State Street, you'll find the Meeteetse Chocolatier. This shop sells delicious gourmet chocolates to people worldwide. The owner, Tim Kellogg, started the business to earn money for a new saddle. He still makes every chocolate himself, creating small batches with unusual flavors like Coor's or mesquite truffles.
- Museums: Meeteetse is home to several museums:
- Charles Belden Museum of Western Photography: This museum displays amazing photos taken by Charles Belden in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Meeteetse Museum: Here, you can learn about the history of Meeteetse and the surrounding area. It has exhibits on the rare black-footed ferret, old stores, and local ranching life.
- First National Bank Museum: Located in the historic First National Bank Building, this museum shows off photos and art. It also has items from the bank's past.
Faith and Community
The Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel are building a monastery in Meeteetse. This shows the presence of religious community in the town.
Amazing Nature: The Black-Footed Ferret
Meeteetse is famous for a very special reason: it's where the last known wild group of black-footed ferrets was found in 1981. These ferrets are a type of weasel.
At one point, there were only 18 of these ferrets left in the world by 1985! Scientists worked hard to save them. They captured all the remaining ferrets. Seven of them were able to have babies, which helped bring the species back from the edge of extinction. All black-footed ferrets alive today are descended from this small group found near Meeteetse. It's an amazing story of saving a species!
See also
In Spanish: Meeteetse (Wyoming) para niños
