Spotted Horse, Wyoming facts for kids
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Spotted Horse, Wyoming
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Location in Wyoming
Spotted Horse, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Campbell |
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597506 |
Spotted Horse is a very small place in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government. Only two people live there today!
Spotted Horse is located along U.S. Routes 14 and 16. It sits near the start of Spotted Horse Creek. This creek flows into the Powder River. North of the community, there is a large area of coal called the Spotted Horse coalfield. This coalfield has not been developed yet.
The community was named after a Native American person. Spotted Horse used to have its own post office, but it closed in 1964.
History of Spotted Horse
Early Explorers and Settlers
In 1811, a group of explorers known as the Astorian expedition camped near where Spotted Horse is now. These explorers were on a journey to find new trade routes.
A small group of people started living in this area during the 1800s. Around 1900, two men named Solon and George Walker opened a general store. They also started a post office there.
Community Growth and Changes
In the early 1920s, A.L. Pringle opened a new store and gas station. This building is still there today. A school was also built in the 1920s, so local children could get an education.
Sadly, a big tornado hit Spotted Horse in 1944. It destroyed a building that was used as a dance hall.
