County: Sheridan

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GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1062251W

Latitude: 443825N 

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Elevation:  3917/1194

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Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

The name of the town comes from “the town on Clear Creek.” The Burlington forged through Clearmont in 1892 and the station was named Clearmont by the railroad and settlers. In 1895 the post office was established and was named Clearmont.

Source: WPA

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History:

Clearmont Post Office was established in October, 1892.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Station on the C, B & Q Railroad in Sheridan County, 27 miles southeast from Sheridan. Stockraising the leading industry. Coal is found here.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Clearmont

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