Name: Diamondville

County: Lincoln

Authority Name: Diamondville (Wyo.)

GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1103219W

Latitude: 414646N

Legal Description:

Elevation: 6893/2101

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

First mine opened in 1894 by Thomas Sneddon. The town was named Diamondville because of the diamond like coal found there.

Source: WPA

Named for the Diamond Coke and Coal Company.

Source: Annals 14(3)  

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History:

Diamondville Post Office was established in January, 1895.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

An incorporated city in Uinta County, on the Oregon Short Line Railroad, 32 miles northwest from Granger. An extensive coal mining town, outputting 3,000 tons of coal daily. Pleasantly located, with all the modern conveniences, electric light, water works, good schools and churches. A favorite locality for hunting and fishing.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Kemmerer

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