Saint Joe

Name: Saint Joe

 

County: Big Horn

 

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Feature Type: Locale, Post Office

 

Origin of Name:

According to census and land records, Joseph H. Brown resided and owned land in this area in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

Source: WSL

 

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History:

Saint Joe Post Office was established on April 26, 1905 with Charles A. Blynn as its first postmaster. It was discontinued on May 15, 1920 after which its mail was handled by the Basin Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices 

 

A postoffice in Big Horn County. Stockraising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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More Information:  

    Basin Republican 

July 26, 1906

 

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