Name: Pinedale

 

County: Sublette

 

Authority Name: Pinedale (Wyo.)

 

GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1095140W

Latitude: 425200N

 

Legal Description:

 

Elevation: 7175/2187

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

Named for the beautiful pines around the town. It is located at the foot of the Wind River Range.   

Source: WPA

 

Named by Charles Peterson in 1899, when the first post office was opened at this place, for the pines along the stream, Pine Creek. The town was incorporated in 1912 and was made the county seat in June 1921.

Source: Annals 15(1)

 

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History:

Pinedale Post Office was established in February, 1898.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

A small town and postoffice in the western part of Fremont County. Stockraising the leading industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Pinedale

 

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