Name: Horton

County: Weston

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GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1041226W

Latitude: 440806N 

Legal Description:

Elevation:  5669/1728

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Named after Dr. Fred Horton, who was a pioneer physician in the vicinity.  

Source: WPA

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History:

Horton Post Office was established in April, 1901 and discontinued in September, 1943. The mail was then handled by Four Corners Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Country postoffice in Weston County. 15 miles north of Cambria. Stockraising and farming the principal industries.

Source:Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Dry Draw

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