Name: Acme

 

County: Sheridan

 

Authority Name:

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude: 1065906W

Latitude: 445438N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 3622/1104

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place, Post Office

 

Origin of Name:

Took name from coal mine located near the town. Acme, meaning “best” was settled in 1909.

Source: WPA

 

Named to designate the coal mine situated there.

Source: Annals 14(2)

 

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History:

The Acme Post Office was established on February 17, 1909 with Archibald K. Craig as its first postmaster. It was discontinued in June, 1980. The name continues as an address.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Country postoffice in Sheridan County, in a stockraising section.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11

 

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Newspapers:

 

More Information:

Christiansen, Cleo. Sagebrush Settlements. Lovell, Wyo.: Cleo Christiansen, 1967.

 

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