Name: Morse

 

County: Campbell

 

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Morse Post Office was established in September, 1894. The first postmaster was Wayne E. Morse.  

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Morse Post Office was established on September 7, 1894 in Crook County prior to the formation of Campbell County. The first postmaster was Wayne E. Morse. It was discontinued on July 18, 1911 but re-established on April 26, 1915. It was discontinued again on February 29, 1916 and the mail then handled by the Gillette Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Small country postoffice in Crook County, 40 miles north from Gillette, the nearest railroad point. Stockraising the leading industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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