Name: Grovont

 

County: Teton

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1103951W

Latitude: 433842N

 

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Elevation: 6594/2010

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

The name is a corruption of Gros Ventre and Gros Ventre River.

Source: WPA

 

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History:

Grovont Post Office was established in April, 1899 in Uinta County. It was discontinued in November, 1950 and its mail then handled by Kelly Post Office..

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in Uinta County, in the Jackson's Hole District. Stockraising the leading industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

Postoffice in Teton County, 16 mile northeast of Jackson, the county seat and nearest banking point. Victor, Idaho is the nearest railroad point. Farming and cattle raising are the principal industries. Population 100. Altitude 6,664 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Moose

 

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