Halfway, Wyoming
Halfway is an unincorporated community in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States.[1]
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| Coordinates: 42°48′31″N 110°20′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Elevation | 7,641 ft (2,327 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code | 307 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597340[1] |
Name
The exact origin of the name "Halfway" is unknown, but has two possible origins; its location between North and South Cottonwood Creeks or from two residents who had moved to the community from Halfway, Missouri.[2]
History
A post office called Halfway was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1948. [3] The community also had the Cottonwood School named for the nearby creeks.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halfway
- "Halfway". Pinedale Online. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
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