Name: Elk

 

County: Teton

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1103251W

Latitude: 434712N

 

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Elevation: 6785/2068

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

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History:

Elk Post Office was established in July, 1897 in Uinta County. It was discontinued in December, 1968 and its mail then handled at Moran Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in the northern part of Uinta County, 110 miles from St. Anthony, Idaho, the nearest railroad point. Farming and stockraising the leading industries.  

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

Postoffice in Teton County. Victor, Idaho is the nearest railroad point and Jackson is the nearest banking point. Farming and stockraising are the principal industries. Population 5. Altitude 6,500 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Moran

 

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