Name: Shell

 

County: Big Horn

 

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GNIS Entry

 

Longitude:  1074647W

Latitude: 443208N

 

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Elevation: 4219/1286

(ft/m)

 

Feature Type: Populated Place, Post Office

 

Origin of Name:

Established in 1880, it was named “Shell” from the marine shells and fossils found in the hills nearby.   

Source: WPA

 

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History:

Shell Post Office was established on November 14, 1888 with Jordan S. Smith as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

Small town and postoffice in Big Horn County, 25 miles northeast from Basin. Stockraising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

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Maps:

1:24000 Quadrangle: Shell

 

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