Name: Klondike

County: Johnson

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Named for Klondike Jones.

Source: WPA

Frank Jones, a partner of Bike and Jones, commercial hunters at Fort McKinney, went to the Klondike during the early gold rush, returning with a moderate fortune and the nickname "Klondike." He established himself on the old ranch owned by his wife's people, and when the post office was established there it was given his name.

Source: Annals 14(3)

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Klondike Post Office was established in July, 1900 and discontinued in October, 1902. The mail was then handled by the Buffalo Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Horse Creek

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