Name: Macfarlane

 

County: Platte

 

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Macfarlane Post Office was established in July, 1894. Its first postmaster was William Macfarlane.  

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Macfarlane Post Office was established in July, 1894 when the area was still part of Laramie County. It was discontinued in December, 1933 at which time the mail was handled by the Glendo Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Country postoffice in the northwestern part of Laramie County, 17 miles from Glendo, the nearest railroad point. Stockraising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

Country postoffice in the northwestern part of Platte County, 17 miles from Glendo, the nearest railroad and banking point, and 53 miles northwest of Wheatland, the county seat. Stock raising the principal industry. Population 15.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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