County: Converse

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GNIS Entry

Longitude:  1053013W

Latitude: 425117N

Legal Description:

Elevation: 4915/1498

(ft/m)

Feature Type: Populated Place

Origin of Name:

Named for Orpha Grace Tracy. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy owned a store and Mr. Tracy is postmaster.    

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History:

Orpha Post Office was established in November, 1918. Its first postmaster was Frank S. Tracy. It was discontinued in May, 1965 and its mail then handled by the Douglas Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Orpha

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