County: Sheridan

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Longitude:  1065155W

Latitude: 443605N

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Elevation: 4580/1396

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Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Many years ago, the original postmaster at the Banner post office lived at the crossing on Prairie Dog Creek at the foot of Massacre Hill on the Bozeman Trail. His brand was a flag, hence the name Banner. 

Source: WPA

The original postmaster of this postoffice lived at the crossing of Prairie Dog Creek on the Bozeman Trail. His brand was a flag and people called it a banner.

Source: Annals 14(2)

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History:

Banner Post Office was established in June, 1884 and discontinued in November, 1919. It was then re-established in April, 1922.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Small country postoffice in Sheridan County, 18 miles south of Sheridan. Principal industry stock raising.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Banner 

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