Name: Clareton

 

County: Weston

 

Authority Name:

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1044133W

Latitude: 434202N

 

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Elevation: 4314/1315

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

Named for early rancher who settled in the region. 

Source: WPA

 

Clareton Post Office was established in April, 1921 with Clarence Townsend as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Clarence Townsend received a patent on this land in November, 1920.

General Land Office Records

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Detail.asp?PatentDocClassCode=SER&Accession=784043&Index=2&QryID=57555.02&DetailTab=1

 

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History:

Clareton Post Office was established in April, 1921 and discontinued in May, 1960. Its mail was then handled by the Newcastle Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

 

A new postoffice in Weston County, 30 miles southwest of Newcastle the county seat, nearest railroad and banking point. Farming and stock raising are the principal industries.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Clareton

 

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