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Arminto

 

Name: Arminto

 

County: Natrona

 

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Longitude: 1071527W

Latitude: 431044N

 

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Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

This town was named after Manuel Armentam who owned the “Jack Pot” ranch which was near the station of the railroad. The railway company eventually changed the spelling.

Source: WPA

 

Named for Manuel Armenta who started the Jack Pot Ranch nearby. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad changed the spelling. 

Source: Annals 14(2)

 

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Alternative Spellings: Armenta

 

History:

Arminto Post Office was established in February, 1914.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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