National Register of Historic Places listings in Natrona County, Wyoming facts for kids

Location of Natrona County in Wyoming

This page lists amazing historic places in Natrona County, Wyoming, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a special list of important buildings, sites, and areas that are worth protecting because of their history. These places tell us stories about the past in Wyoming and the United States.

You can even see where some of these places are on a map if their exact location (latitude and longitude) is shared. Natrona County has 39 of these special places. Two of them are even more important and are called National Historic Landmarks!

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places that are worth saving. It's like a hall of fame for buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its special value and efforts are made to protect it.

Why are places added to the list?

Places get added to the National Register for many reasons. Maybe they were home to a famous person, or they saw an important event happen. Some are great examples of old buildings or show how people lived long ago. For example, an old school building might be listed because it's a beautiful example of architecture from its time, or an ancient campsite might be listed because it teaches us about early human life.

National Historic Landmarks

Some places are so important that they get an even higher honor: they become a National Historic Landmark. These are places that have played a truly special role in the history of the United States. Natrona County is proud to have two of these super important landmarks!

Historic Places in Natrona County

Natrona County is full of history, from ancient sites to buildings from the early 1900s. Let's explore some of these cool places!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Archeological Site No. 48NA83		May 13, 1994 (#94000440)	Address Restricted	Arminto	This is an archaeological site, meaning it holds clues about past human life. Its exact location is kept secret to protect it from harm.
2	Big Horn Hotel		December 18, 1978 (#78002831)	Main St. 43°10′42″N 107°15′24″W / 43.178333°N 107.256667°W / 43.178333; -107.256667 (Big Horn Hotel)	Arminto	The Big Horn Hotel is an old hotel in Arminto. Hotels like this were once very important for travelers and people working in the area.
3	Bishop House		March 12, 2001 (#01000270)	818 E. 2nd St. 42°29′18″N 106°18′26″W / 42.488333°N 106.307222°W / 42.488333; -106.307222 (Bishop House)	Casper	The Bishop House is a historic home in Casper. Many old houses are listed for their unique architecture or connection to important people.
4	Bridger Immigrant Road-Waltman Crossing		January 17, 1975 (#75001905)	49 miles west of Casper on U.S. Route 20 43°04′20″N 107°12′41″W / 43.072222°N 107.211389°W / 43.072222; -107.211389 (Bridger Immigrant Road-Waltman Crossing)	Casper	This site marks a crossing point on the Bridger Immigrant Road. This was an important route for pioneers traveling west long ago.
5	Casper Army Air Base		August 3, 2001 (#01000789)	8500 Fuller St. 42°53′31″N 106°50′34″W / 42.891944°N 106.842778°W / 42.891944; -106.842778 (Casper Army Air Base)	Casper	This was once a military air base. It played a role in training pilots during World War II. Today, it's the Casper-Natrona County International Airport.
6	Casper Buffalo Trap		June 25, 1974 (#74002027)	Address Restricted	Casper	This is another archaeological site. It's a place where Native Americans once hunted buffalo using clever trapping methods. Its location is kept secret to protect it.
7	Casper Downtown Historic District		October 17, 2016 (#16000732)	Generally bounded by Midwest Ave., W. B, W. C, & Beech Sts. 42°50′55″N 106°19′31″W / 42.848722°N 106.325186°W / 42.848722; -106.325186 (Casper Downtown Historic District)	Casper	This district includes many historic buildings in downtown Casper. It shows how the city grew and developed over time.
8	Casper Federal Building		December 21, 1998 (#98001536)	111 S. Wolcott St. 42°50′59″N 106°19′22″W / 42.849722°N 106.322778°W / 42.849722; -106.322778 (Casper Federal Building)	Casper	This building serves as a federal courthouse. It's an important part of the government and legal system in the area.
9	Casper Fire Department Station No. 1		November 4, 1993 (#93001187)	302 S. David St. 42°50′52″N 106°19′35″W / 42.847778°N 106.326389°W / 42.847778; -106.326389 (Casper Fire Department Station No. 1)	Casper	This was the first fire station in Casper. It's a reminder of how the city protected its citizens from fires in the past.
10	Casper Motor Company-Natrona Motor Company		February 23, 1994 (#94000042)	230 W. Yellowstone Highway 42°50′55″N 106°19′36″W / 42.848611°N 106.326667°W / 42.848611; -106.326667 (Casper Motor Company-Natrona Motor Company)	Casper	This building once housed car companies. It shows the early days of cars and transportation in Casper.
11	Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot		January 7, 1988 (#87002296)	35231 W. Dakota Ave. 43°02′04″N 106°59′10″W / 43.034444°N 106.986111°W / 43.034444; -106.986111 (Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot)	Powder River	Railroad depots were busy places where trains stopped and people traveled. This one in Powder River is a piece of railroad history.
12	Church of Saint Anthony		January 30, 1997 (#96001631)	604 S. Center St. 42°50′37″N 106°19′29″W / 42.843611°N 106.324722°W / 42.843611; -106.324722 (Church of Saint Anthony)	Casper	This church is recognized for its historical or architectural importance in Casper.
13	Consolidated Royalty Building		November 4, 1993 (#93001186)	137-141 S. Center St. 42°50′57″N 106°19′27″W / 42.849167°N 106.324167°W / 42.849167; -106.324167 (Consolidated Royalty Building)	Casper	This building was important for businesses related to the oil industry in Casper's early days.
14	DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge		February 22, 1985 (#85000428)	County Road CN1-58 42°46′18″N 106°31′50″W / 42.771667°N 106.530556°W / 42.771667; -106.530556 (DUX Bessemer Bend Bridge)	Bessemer Bend	This historic bridge helped people cross the river. Bridges are often listed for their engineering and how they helped communities connect.
15	Elks Lodge No. 1353		January 30, 1997 (#96001632)	108 E. 7th St. 42°50′38″N 106°19′27″W / 42.843889°N 106.324167°W / 42.843889; -106.324167 (Elks Lodge No. 1353)	Casper	The Elks Lodge is a building used by a community organization. These lodges were often important social centers in towns.
16	Fort Caspar		August 12, 1971 (76002282 #71000887; 76002282)	14 Fort Caspar Rd.; also an area on the northern side of the fort along the Platte River 42°50′09″N 106°22′19″W / 42.835833°N 106.371944°W / 42.835833; -106.371944 (Fort Caspar)	Casper	Fort Caspar was an important military post and trading center in the 1800s. It played a big role in the history of the American West.
17	Grant Street Grocery and Market		October 15, 2008 (#08001005)	815 S. Grant St. 42°51′30″N 107°19′02″W / 42.858333°N 107.317222°W / 42.858333; -107.317222 (Grant Street Grocery and Market)	Casper	This old grocery store and market was a vital part of the community, where people bought their food and supplies.
18	Independence Rock		October 15, 1966 (#66000757)	60 miles southwest of Casper on Wyoming Highway 220 42°29′38″N 107°07′48″W / 42.493889°N 107.13°W / 42.493889; -107.13 (Independence Rock)	Casper	Independence Rock is a huge granite rock that was a famous landmark for pioneers traveling on the Oregon Trail. Many travelers carved their names into the rock. It's one of Natrona County's National Historic Landmarks!
19	Martin's Cove		March 8, 1977 (#77001383)	West of Casper 42°27′16″N 107°14′43″W / 42.454444°N 107.245278°W / 42.454444; -107.245278 (Martin's Cove)	Casper	Martin's Cove is a historic site known for a difficult journey by a group of Mormon pioneers in 1856. It's a place of great historical significance.
20	Masonic Temple		August 24, 2005 (#05000926)	105 N. Center St. 42°51′01″N 106°19′27″W / 42.850278°N 106.324167°W / 42.850278; -106.324167 (Masonic Temple)	Casper	The Masonic Temple is a building used by the Masons, a fraternal organization. These buildings often have unique architecture.
21	Midwest Oil Company Hotel		November 17, 1983 (#83004302)	136 E. 6th St. 42°50′41″N 106°19′25″W / 42.844722°N 106.323611°W / 42.844722; -106.323611 (Midwest Oil Company Hotel)	Casper	This hotel was built by the Midwest Oil Company. It shows the importance of the oil industry in Casper's history.
22	Dean Morgan Junior High School		May 3, 2016 (#16000229)	1440 South Elm St. 42°50′09″N 106°19′46″W / 42.835852°N 106.329570°W / 42.835852; -106.329570 (Dean Morgan Junior High School)	Casper	This old school building is recognized for its historical value. Schools are important parts of a community's past.
23	Natrona County High School		January 7, 1994 (#93001491)	930 S. Elm St. 42°50′36″N 106°19′43″W / 42.843333°N 106.328611°W / 42.843333; -106.328611 (Natrona County High School)	Casper	This high school has been a center of education for many generations in Natrona County.
24	North Casper Clubhouse		February 18, 1994 (#94000043)	1002 E. L St. 42°51′43″N 106°18′42″W / 42.861944°N 106.311667°W / 42.861944; -106.311667 (North Casper Clubhouse)	Casper	Clubhouses like this were important gathering places for people in the community.
25	Odd Fellows Building		June 18, 2009 (#09000455)	136 S. Wolcott St. 42°50′58″N 106°19′26″W / 42.849578°N 106.323806°W / 42.849578; -106.323806 (Odd Fellows Building)	Casper	Similar to the Masonic Temple, this building was used by another fraternal organization, the Odd Fellows.
26	Ohio Oil Company Building		July 25, 2001 (#01000791)	159 N. Wolcott St. 42°51′04″N 106°19′22″W / 42.851111°N 106.322778°W / 42.851111; -106.322778 (Ohio Oil Company Building)	Casper	This building was part of the Ohio Oil Company, showing the importance of the oil industry in Wyoming's past.
27	Pathfinder Dam		August 12, 1971 (#71000888)	45 miles southwest of Casper 42°28′05″N 106°51′12″W / 42.468056°N 106.853333°W / 42.468056; -106.853333 (Pathfinder Dam)	Casper	The Pathfinder Dam is an impressive engineering feat. It was built to help manage water resources for irrigation and power.
28	Pathfinder Dam Historic District		June 15, 2015 (#15000357)	12 mi. SW. of Alcova 42°28′05″N 106°51′13″W / 42.468056°N 106.8536°W / 42.468056; -106.8536 (Pathfinder Dam Historic District)	Alcova vicinity	This district includes the dam itself, its operating buildings, and even the remains of the camp where workers lived during its construction.
29	Rialto Theater		February 11, 1993 (#93000037)	102 E. 2nd St. 42°50′55″N 106°19′09″W / 42.848611°N 106.319167°W / 42.848611; -106.319167 (Rialto Theater)	Casper	The Rialto Theater was a popular movie theater. It's a great example of entertainment buildings from a past era.
30	Roosevelt School		January 30, 1997 (#96001633)	140 E. K St. 42°51′59″N 106°19′25″W / 42.866389°N 106.323611°W / 42.866389; -106.323611 (Roosevelt School)	Casper	Another historic school building in Casper, showing the growth of education in the area.
31	South Wolcott Street Historic District		November 23, 1988 (#88002609)	Roughly bounded by S. Center St., E. 9th St., S. Wolcott St., E. 7th St., S. Beech St., and E. 13th St. 42°50′25″N 106°19′21″W / 42.840278°N 106.3225°W / 42.840278; -106.3225 (South Wolcott Street Historic District)	Casper	This district includes a collection of historic buildings along South Wolcott Street, showing the area's development.
32	Split Rock, Twin Peaks		December 22, 1976 (#76001959)	Northwest of Muddy Gap 42°28′51″N 107°31′44″W / 42.480833°N 107.528889°W / 42.480833; -107.528889 (Split Rock, Twin Peaks)	Muddy Gap	Split Rock was another important landmark for pioneers traveling west. Its unique shape made it easy to spot.
33	Stone Ranch Stage Station		November 1, 1982 (#82001834)	Northwest of Casper on U.S. Routes 20/26 42°57′44″N 106°38′56″W / 42.962222°N 106.648889°W / 42.962222; -106.648889 (Stone Ranch Stage Station)	Casper	Stage stations were places where stagecoaches would stop for fresh horses, food, and rest. This one was important for travelers.
34	Tom Sun Ranch		October 15, 1966 (#66000753)	6 miles west of Independence Rock on Wyoming Highway 220 42°26′40″N 107°14′36″W / 42.444444°N 107.243333°W / 42.444444; -107.243333 (Tom Sun Ranch)	Independence Rock	The Tom Sun Ranch is a historic ranch that shows what ranching life was like in early Wyoming. It's another of Natrona County's National Historic Landmarks!
35	Teapot Rock		December 30, 1974 (#74002028)	Off U.S. Route 87 43°14′00″N 106°18′37″W / 43.233333°N 106.310278°W / 43.233333; -106.310278 (Teapot Rock)	Midwest	Teapot Rock is a natural rock formation that looks like a teapot. It's famous for its unique shape and connection to the Teapot Dome oil scandal in the 1920s.
36	Townsend Hotel		November 25, 1983 (#83004303)	115 N. Centre St. 42°50′56″N 106°19′27″W / 42.848889°N 106.324167°W / 42.848889; -106.324167 (Townsend Hotel)	Casper	The Townsend Hotel was another important hotel in Casper, providing lodging for travelers and residents.
37	Tribune Building		February 18, 1994 (#94000041)	216 E. 2nd St. 42°50′56″N 106°19′22″W / 42.848889°N 106.322778°W / 42.848889; -106.322778 (Tribune Building)	Casper	This building once housed the Tribune newspaper. Newspapers were very important for sharing news and information in the past.
38	Turner-Cottman Building		December 1, 2015 (#15000856)	120-130 W. 2nd St. 42°50′55″N 106°19′33″W / 42.848684°N 106.325913°W / 42.848684; -106.325913 (Turner-Cottman Building)	Casper	The Turner-Cottman Building is another historic structure in Casper's downtown area.
39	Edness Kimball Wilkins No. 1 Site		August 10, 2015 (#15000520)	Address Restricted	Evansville	This is an archaeological site, meaning it contains important clues about ancient cultures or events. Its location is kept private to protect its historical value.