Name: Hartville

 

County: Platte

 

Authority Name: Hartville (Wyo.)

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude: 1044331W

Latitude: 421939N

 

Legal Description:

 

Altitude: 4675/1425

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

The town of Hartville owes its name to the Army. According to a story often told by the late I.S. Barlett, one of the most widely known pioneers of his time, who was instrumental in the development of the mineral resources of the country and in the building of the copper smelter at Fairbanks, the town received its name in the following manner. In 1882, there was a lively mining camp at the present town site, but it was known only as Eureka Oano. Colonel V.K. Hart, commander of the post at FortLaramie, visited the camp and located a claim at the head of the canon. This claim, known as the Keystone, is still owned by members of the Hart family, residing in Cheyenne. Colonel Hart often visited the camp to look after his property, from which copper was being mined and hauled to the smelter at Fairbanks. On one occasion, Colonel Hart and Bartlett decided that the mining camp was destined to become a permanent settlement, and that it should be given a name. After a friendly discussion, they agreed to toss a coin and name the camp  after the winner. Colonel Hart won, and the camp, now an incorporated town, is known by the name he gave it.

Source: WPA

 

The town is named after Col. Virling K. Hart, an officer stationed at Ft. Laramie during the 1880’s. He once owned a copper mine in the area. Prior to the founding of the town, this was an important hunting and camping area.

Source: Diocese

 

Named for Colonel Verling K. Hart

Source: Annals 14(3) 

 

Other Names: Eureka Oano

 

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History:

Hartville Post Office was established in April, 1882 as Hartland Post Office. At that time, the area was part of Laramie County. The name was changed to Hartville Post Office in May, 1882. It was discontinued in June, 1887 and mail was sent to Sunrise. In February, 1967, the Hartville Post Office was re-established.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Incorporated city in the northern part of Laramie County, on the Colorado and Wyoming Railroad, 14 miles north from Junction. Copper and iron ores are found in this locality.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

Incorporated city in the northern part of Platte County, on the Colorado and Wyoming Railroad, 36 miles east of Wheatland, the county seat. Copper and iron ores are found in this locality. Population 200.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Guernsey

 

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