Story, Wyoming facts for kids
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Story, Wyoming
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Location of Story, Wyoming
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 Story, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sheridan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.1 sq mi (18 km2) |
| • Land | 7.1 sq mi (18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,036 ft (1,535 m) |
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| • Total | 828 |
| • Density | 116.6/sq mi (45.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82842
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-73615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1603389 |
Story is a small community in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2010, about 828 people lived there.
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A Look at Story's History
The area around Story has a rich history from the American Frontier. It was a place where early settlers and Plains Indians often had conflicts. The famous Bozeman Trail passed very close to Story in the 1860s.
Fort Phil Kearny and Important Battles
Just 5 miles south of Story is Fort Phil Kearny, which is now a State Historic Site. This fort was very important during Red Cloud's War (1866-1868). The Plains Indians called it the "hated post on the Little Piney."
Two major battles happened near the fort: the Fetterman Fight and the Wagon Box Fight. The Fetterman Fight in 1866 was a big victory for the Lakota, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Indians against the U.S. Army. Eighty-one U.S. soldiers were killed, making it one of the worst defeats for the U.S. Army on the Great Plains at that time.
The Wagon Box Fight in 1867 involved Lakota Sioux and soldiers from Fort Phil Kearny. In 1960, Fort Phil Kearny, along with the sites of these battles, was named a National Historic Landmark.
Story as a Tourist Spot
In the early 1900s, when cars became popular, the Story area became a favorite place for tourists. Many people, including Boy Scout troops, come here for camping, fishing, and other outdoor activities. It's still a popular spot today!
Exploring Story's Geography
Story is located at coordinates 44.576978 degrees North and -106.908109 degrees West.
The town of Banner is three miles to the northeast. To the west of Story, you'll find the Bighorn Mountains and the Bighorn National Forest. You can reach Story by using US Route 87 (which is also Wyoming Highway 193).
The United States Census Bureau says that Story covers about 7.1 square miles (18.46 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community.
Who Lives in Story? (Demographics)
In the year 2000, there were 887 people living in Story. These people lived in 420 households, and 272 of those were families. The population density was about 64.6 people per square mile.
Most people in Story are White (98.87%). A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.35% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Story was 48 years old. About 17.4% of the population was under 18, and 22.3% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household in Story was $33,125. For families, it was $45,000. About 15.3% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Community Services and Groups
Story offers various services and groups for its residents:
- The Story Recycling Group helps improve recycling in the area. This project aims to save space in the county landfill and lower waste disposal costs.
- The Story Community Church welcomes everyone. It supports missions through the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention. You can find them on Facebook!
Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center
The Wyoming State Game & Fish Department has a fish hatchery and a visitor center near Story. It's open to the public and is located on South Piney Creek, about 2 miles west of Story on Fish Hatchery Road - State Route 194.
How to Get Around Story (Transportation)
Major Roads
Story is connected by several important roads:
Interstate 90
U.S. Highway 87
WYO 193 (Sheridan Highway)
WYO 194 (Fish Hatchery Road)
WYO 340 (North Piney Road)
In the late 1990s, a part of US 87 near Pilot Hill had to close because of landslides. Since then, State Route 193 has been used as an official detour through Story. It's unlikely that US 87 will be rebuilt in that section soon due to ongoing landslides and high costs.
Airports Nearby
The closest airport is Sheridan County Airport. It's about 14 miles north of Story, near Sheridan. You can find daily flights to Denver from here. Other nearby airports include Worland Muni Airport and Gillette-Campbell County Airport.
Learning in Story (Education)
Public schools in Story are part of Sheridan County School District #2.
Story Elementary School serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade right in the community. After elementary school, students go to Sheridan Junior High School (grades 6-8) and Sheridan High School (grades 9-12), both located in nearby Sheridan.
Story also has a public library, which is a branch of the Sheridan County Public Library System.
Images for kids
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U.S. Army Cavalry soldiers during the "Indian Wars" in the Mid-19th Century American West
See also
In Spanish: Story (Wyoming) para niños
