Meriden, Wyoming facts for kids
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Meriden, Wyoming
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 Meriden, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Meriden, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes |
82081
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| GNIS feature ID | 1591473 |
Meriden is a small, quiet place in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated crossroads," which means it's a community where roads meet, but it doesn't have its own city government.
Meriden is about 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming. It's also about 40 miles (64 km) south of Torrington. This small community has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 82081.
The name "Meriden" comes from a city called Meriden in Connecticut.
Kids living in Meriden go to public schools managed by Laramie County School District #2.
Where is Meriden?
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Meriden is located high up, at an elevation of 4,957 feet (1,511 m) (about 1,511 meters) above sea level. It sits right where U.S. Highway 85 (also called Torrington Road) meets Laramie County Road 238.
This location is just south of the border with Goshen County. Meriden is also only about 10 miles (16 km) (about 16 kilometers) from the Nebraska state line. A stream called Horse Creek flows through the area.
Important Roads
U.S. Highway 85 is a major road that passes through Meriden. If you go north on this highway, you'll reach Torrington. If you head south, you'll get to Cheyenne.
Famous People from Meriden
- C.B. Irwin (1875-1934) was a well-known rancher and rodeo champion. He was also a rodeo producer and is in the Hall of Fame for his achievements. He owned the Y6 ranch, which was located on Horse Creek near Meriden.
