Name: Anchor

County: Hot Springs

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Named for the brand of C. E. Blonde.

Source: WPA

Anchor Post Office was established in November, 1904 with Charles E. Blonde as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

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Anchor Post Office was established in November, 1904 in Big Horn County prior to the formation of Hot Springs County. It was discontinued in August, 1931 but re-established in June, 1933. It was discontinued again in August, 1947 and its mail then handled by the Hamilton Dome Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

A postoffice in Big Horn County. Stockraising the chief industry.  

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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