Diamond

Name: Diamond

 

County: Platte

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1045953W

Latitude: 413955N

 

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Elevation: 5663/1726

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

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History:

Diamond Post Office was established in May, 1891 in Laramie County prior to the formation of Platte County. It was discontinued in September, 1940 and its mail then handled by Chugwater Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Station on the Colorado and Southern Railroad and postoffice in Laramie County, 61 miles north of Cheyenne. Stock raising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Whitcomb Hill 

 

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