Name: Alcova

County: Natrona

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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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