Name: Acme

County: Sheridan

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Longitude: 1065906W

Latitude: 445438N

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Elevation: 3622/1104

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Feature Type: Populated Place

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 in February, 1909 and 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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