Name: Battle

 

County: Carbon

 

Authority Name:

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1065856W

Latitude: 410921N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 9924/3025

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

 

Other Names: Red Mountain, Battle City

 

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History:

Battle Post Office was established on December 1, 1898 with William A. Fishback as its postmaster. It was discontinued in October 21, 1900 after which its mail was handled by the Rambler Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Early mining boom town.

Source: WPA

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Red Mountain 

 

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