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Recluse, Wyoming
Old building with welcome sign and community bulletin board in Recluse, Wyoming.jpg
Recluse, Wyoming is located in Wyoming
Recluse, Wyoming
Recluse, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Recluse, Wyoming is located in the United States
Recluse, Wyoming
Recluse, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Wyoming
County Campbell
Elevation
4,111 ft (1,253 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
82725
GNIS feature ID 1597468

Recluse is a very small, quiet place in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county.

What is Recluse, Wyoming?

Recluse is a tiny community where people live spread out across the land. It's known for being a peaceful and somewhat isolated spot. Imagine a place where you can see wide-open spaces and big skies!

Why is it Called Recluse?

The name "Recluse" might sound a bit unusual, but it makes sense when you learn about the area. A post office opened in Recluse way back in 1924. The community got its name because it's in a very isolated spot. Being "reclusive" means being alone or away from others, and that's exactly how this community felt to early settlers.

Recluse WY postmark
A postmark from Recluse, Wyoming, showing the name of the community.

Where is Recluse Located?

Recluse is located in the northeastern part of Wyoming. Wyoming is a state in the western United States, famous for its mountains, national parks like Yellowstone, and wide-open plains. Campbell County, where Recluse is found, is known for its ranching and energy resources.

People from Recluse

Even though Recluse is a small community, some interesting people have connections to it.

Sue Wallis: A Community Leader

Sue Wallis was a rancher who lived in the Recluse area. She was also a Republican member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. This means she was elected by people in Campbell County to help make laws for the state of Wyoming. She served in this important role from 2007 until she passed away in January 2014. She worked to represent the interests of her community and the state.

Dexter Lumis: A Fictional Character

Dexter Lumis is a character known from WWE wrestling. In wrestling, "kayfabe" means that the stories and characters are part of a fictional world, even though the wrestling matches are real. So, Dexter Lumis is a character played by an actor, not a real person from Recluse.

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