Name: Colony

 

County: Crook

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1040919W

Latitude: 445212N

 

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Elevation: 3422/1043

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

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Other Names: Benton Spur, Bentonite, Bentonite Spur

 

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History:

Colony Post Office was established in April, 1908 and discontinued in June, 1955 after which the mail was handled through the Belle Fourche, South Dakota Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

A postoffice and small town in Crook County. Stockraising the leading industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Kruger Lake

 

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