County: Albany

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GNIS Entry 

Longitude: 1061531W

Latitude: 411005N 

Legal Description:

Elevation:  8809/2685

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Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Mine owned by Colonel Downey, 1878. Located on Douglas Creek southwest of Centennial operated by Keystone Mining Company, from which the town takes its name.  

Source: WPA

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History:

Keystone Post Office was established in November, 1889 and discontinued in February, 1893. It was re-established in May, 1901 and discontinued in November, 1910. The mail was then handled by Albany Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

Postoffice in Albany County, 16 miles from Centennial, the nearest railroad point. Mining the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Keystone

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