Name: Monarch

 

County: Sheridan

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1070206W

Latitude: 445411N

 

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Elevation: 3652/1113

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

Named for a coal mine located there, Monarch meaning “the reigning coal, the best, king of all coal.” Settled in 1903.    

Source: WPA

 

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History:

Monarch Post Office was established in October, 1903 and discontinued in September, 1953. Mail was then handled by Acme Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

An important coal mining town in Sheridan County on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, 10 miles northwest of Sheridan. Outputting about 2,000 tons of coal daily at the present time.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Monarch

 

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