Sheldon

Name: Sheldon

 

County: Crook

 

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Sheldon Post Office was established in June, 1900 With Sim Sheldon as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Sheldon Post Office was established in June, 1900 and discontinued in February, 1912 after which the mail was handled by Upton Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Small country postoffice in Crook County, 15 miles northeast from Upton, the nearest railroad point. E. O. Sheldon, Postmaster.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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