Name: Spencer

 

County: Niobrara

 

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Spencer Post Office was established in September, 1906 with Susan W. Spencer as its first postmaster.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

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Spencer Post Office was established on September 18, 1906 in Converse County prior to the formation of Niobrara County. Susan W. Spencer was the first postmaster. It was discontinued on October 31, 1944 and its mail then handled by the Edgemont, South Dakota Post Office.

Source: Wyoming Post Offices

 

A postoffice in Converse County. Stockraising the principal industry.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11 

 

Postoffice in Niobrara County, 56 miles north of Lusk, the county seat. Edgemont, South Dakota is the nearest railroad and banking point. Stock raising and oil are the principal industries. Population 2. Altitude 3,900 feet.

Source: Wyoming State Business Directory, 1922

 

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