Name: Bordeaux

County: Platte

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Longitude:  1045041W

Latitude: 415610N

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Elevation: 4862/1482

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Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Received its named from the Bordeaux Flats, which were so called after a Frenchman named Bordeaux who operated a roadhouse in the area in 1867. It is said to have been the scene of much drunkenness and many brawls.  

Source: WPA

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History:

Bordeaux Post Office was established in February, 1877 in Laramie County prior to the creation of Platte County. It was discontinued in February, 1896 but re-established in June 1896. It was discontinued again in July, 1899. It was established for a third time in March, 1902 and discontinued in October, 1939. Its mail was then handled at the Slater Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Postoffice and small town in Laramie County, 8 miles south of Wheatland. Stock raising and farming the leading industries.  

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Bordeaux

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