Name: Wells
County: Sublette
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Feature Type: Locale
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Named after William Wells, who had a ranch above the Kendall Post Office and specialized in handling mountain exploring and hunting parties. He was editor of the Pinedale Roundup around 1907-1909.
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Wells Post Office was established in May, 1898 with William Wells as its first postmaster. It was discontinued in January, 1908 and its mail then handled by the Kendall Post Office.
Source: Wyoming Post Offices
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