Natrona County, Wyoming

Natrona County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Casper
Year Organized: 1888
Square Miles: 5,369

Court House:

P.O. Box 863
County Courthouse
Casper, WY 82602-0863

Named: Named for the natron, or soda deposits in the county.

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History

Natrona County was initially organized in the year 1888. the first settlement occurred in the Casper area in the late 1800s

Natrona county has a vast and varied history, from the Teapot Dome scandal to the oil and gas fields. Wyoming with its natural beauty and the history have attracted movie makers from John Wayne movies to science fiction movies.

Natrona County is located in the central part of Wyoming and consists of 5,369 square miles, covering 3,436,160 acres with a population of almost 65,000. The county seat is in Casper, which offers a multitude of choices for a wealth of natural and cultural history. Casper is the only place where the Oregon, Mormon, Overland, Pony Express, and Bridger Trails intersect. Cattle and sheep ranching were among the first enterprises, and diverse geological formations fostered the development of an energy industry fueled by oil, gas, coal, and uranium.

Neighboring Counties:

Johnson County (north)
Converse County (east)
Carbon County (south)
Fremont County (west)
Washakie County (northwest)

Cities:

- Bar Nunn	town	Incorporated Area
- Casper (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Edgerton	town	Incorporated Area
- Evansville	town	Incorporated Area
- Midwest	town	Incorporated Area
- Mills	town	Incorporated Area

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County Resource Guide

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