Name: DuNoir

County: Fremont

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GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1094857W

Latitude: 433357N

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Elevation: 8369/2551

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Timber camp, headquarters of the Wyoming Tie and Timber Company. French, meaning “Of Black”, probably from the black rock formations in the area. It was named by George Conrad who was an engineer for the Tie and Timber Company.

Source: WPA

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Alternative Spellings: Du Noir

History:

DuNoir Post Office was established in June, 1921 and discontinued in October, 1946. Its mail was then handled by the Dubois Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Warm Spring Mountain

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