Name: Anchor

 

County: Hot Springs

 

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Feature Type: Locale

 

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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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History:

Anchor Post Office was established on November 7, 1904 in Big Horn County prior to the formation of Hot Springs County. It was discontinued on August 31, 1931 but re-established on June 8, 1933. It was discontinued again on August 31, 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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More Information: 

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

 

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