Name: Recluse

 

County: Campbell

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1054229W

Latitude: 444428N

 

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Elevation: 4111/1253

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place

 

Origin of Name:

A mail distribution point was established here and was named Recluse because of the distance between the ranches and the post office.    

Source: WPA

 

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History:

Recluse Post Office was established on May 6, 1915 with Addie Reed as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Postoffice in Campbell County, 37 miles northwest of Gillette the county seat, nearest railroad and banking point. Farming and stock raising are the principal industries. Population 15. Altitude 4,000 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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1:24000 Quadrangle: Recluse

 

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