Name: Alcova
County: Natrona
Authority Name:
GNIS Entry
Longitude: 1064259W
Latitude: 423308N
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Elevation: 5371/1637
(ft/m)
Feature Type: Populated Place
Origin of Name:
Town, dam, and mineral hot springs on the Platte River. Named ‘Hot Springs Gate’ by Fremont. Alcova takes its name from the fact that it is a nest of coves.
Source: WPA
So named because it is a nest of coves.
Source: Annals 14(3)
Other Names: Hot Spring Gate
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History:
Alcova Post Office was established in November, 1892.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
Small town and postoffice in Natrona county, 38 miles southwest of Casper, the nearest railroad point. The location of hot springs which flow from 175 to 300 inches and vary in temperature from 100 to 160 degrees. The leading industry is stock raising. Tri-weekly stage to Casper.
Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11
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1:24000 Quadrangle: Alcova
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