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Iron Mountain (Populated Place)
Name: Iron Mountain
County: Laramie
Authority Name:
GNIS Entry
Longitude: 1051255W
Latitude: 413247N
Legal Description:
Elevation: 6329/1929
(ft/m)
Feature Type: Populated Place
Origin of Name:
Takes its name from a large deposit, literally a mountain of iron, which occurs in the town.
Source: WPA
Alternative Spellings:
Other Names: Farthing
History:
Iron Mountain Post Office was established in June, 1872 and discontinued in February, 1874. It was re-established in February, 1885.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
Station on the Colorado & Southern railroad in Laramie County, 45 miles north of Cheyenne. Deposits of iron ore and fine building stone. Stockraising the leading industry.
Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11
Stories:
Maps:
1:24000 Quadrangle: Farthing
Newspapers:
More Information:
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Iron Mountain (Populated Place)
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