Chatham

Name: Chatham

 

County: Washakie

 

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Feature Type: Locale

 

Origin of Name:

Winchester was named for the first postmaster, R. S. Winchester. When the railroad built through, the postmaster objected to having his name on the boxcar that served as a station, and the station was named Chatham.

Source: Wyoming Guide   

 

Other Names: Winchester, Winchester Chatham Station

 

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