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Cheyenne (/ʃaɪˈæn/ shyAN or /ʃaɪˈɛn/) (Arapaho: Hítesííno’óowú’) is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is the principal city of the Cheyenne, Wyoming, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Laramie County. The population was 59,466 at the 2010 census. Cheyenne is the northern terminus of the extensive and fast-growing Front Range Urban Corridor that stretches from Cheyenne to Pueblo, Colorado, and has a population of 5,467,633 according to the 2010 United States Census. Cheyenne is situated on Crow Creek and Dry Creek. The Cheyenne, Wyoming Metropolitan Area had a 2010 population of 91,738, making it the 354th most populous metropolitan area in the United States. On July 5, 1867, General Grenville M. Dodge and his survey crew platted the site now known as Cheyenne in Dakota Territory (later Wyoming Territory). This site was chosen as the point at which the Union Pacific Railroad crossed Crow Creek, a tributary of the South Platte River. The city was not named by Dodge, as his memoirs state, but rather by friends who accompanied him to the area Dodge called “Crow Creek Crossing.” It was named World Views Guides
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for the American Indian Cheyenne nation, one of the most famous and prominent Great Plains tribes closely allied with the Arapaho. The construction of the Union Pacific Railroad brought hopes of prosperity to the region when it reached Cheyenne on November 13, 1867. The population at the time numbered over 4,000, and grew rapidly. This rapid growth earned the city the nickname “Magic City of the Plains” 1867 also saw the establishment of Fort D. A. Russell, 3 miles west of the city. The fort was later renamed Francis E. Warren Air Force Base. The Wyoming Stock Growers Association met at The Cheyenne Club, which allegedly acted as an interim government for the territory. Many of the WSGA’s rules and regulations became state laws. The Wyoming State Capitol was constructed between 1886 and 1890, with further improvements being completed in 1917. The Cheyenne Regional Airport was opened in 1920, initially serving as a stop for airmail. It soon developed into a civil-military airport, serving DC-3s and various military craft. During World War II, hundreds of B-17s, B-24s, and PBYs were outfitted and upgraded at the airfield. Today, it serves a number of military
functions, as well as a high-altitude testbed for civilian craft. Cheyenne is located at 41°8′44″N 104°48′7″W (41.145548, −104.802042). Lying near the southeast corner of the state, it is one of the least centrally located state capitals in the nation (together with cities such as Carson City, Nevada; Juneau, Alaska; and Topeka, Kansas). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.63 square miles (63.79 km2), of which, 24.52 square miles (63.51 km2) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.28 km2) is water. Climate Cheyenne, like most of the rest of Wyoming, is semi-arid (Köppen BSk), and is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5b, with the suburbs falling in zone 5a. Winters are cold and moderately long, but relatively dry, with a December average of 28.8 °F (−1.8 °C), highs that fail to breach freezing occur 35 days per year, and lows dip to the 0 °F (−18 °C) mark on 9.2 nights. However, the cold is often interrupted, with chinook winds blowing downslope from the Rockies that can bring warm conditions, bringing the high above 50 °F (10 °C) on 20 days from December to February. Snowfall is greatest in March and April, seasonally averaging 60 inches (152 cm), historically ranging from 13.1 in
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(33 cm) in 1965–66 to 121.5 in (309 cm) in 1979–80, yet thick snow cover rarely stays. Summers are warm, with a high diurnal temperature range; July averages 69.4 °F (20.8 °C), and highs reach 90 °F (32 °C) on an average 12 days annually. Spring and autumn are quick transitions, with the average window for freezing temperatures being September 29 thru May 14, allowing a growing season of 106 days. Official record temperatures range from −38 °F (−39 °C) on January 9, 1875, up to 100 °F (38 °C) on June 23, 1954, the last of four occurrences; the record cold daily maximum is −21 °F (−29 °C) on January 11, 1963, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 68 °F (20 °C) on July 31, 1960. The annual precipitation of 15.9 in (400 mm) tends to be concentrated from May to August and is low during fall and winter; it has historically ranged from 5.04 in (128 mm) in 1876 to 23.69 in (602 mm) in 1942. The city averages below 60% daily relative humidity in each month and receives an average 2,980 hours (~67% of the possible total) of sunshine annually. On July 16, 1979 an F3 tornado struck Cheyenne causing one death and 40 injuries. It was the most destructive tornado in Wyoming history. At the 2005–2007 American Community Survey 3-Year Es-
timates, the city’s population was 89.3% White (79.2% nonHispanic White alone), 12.7% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 4.5% Black or African American, 2.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1% Asian and 6.4% from some other race. 22.5% of the total population had a Bachelor’s degree or higher. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 59,466 people, 25,557 households, and 15,269 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,425.2 inhabitants per square mile (936.4 /km2). There were 27,283 housing units at an average density of 1,112.7 per square mile (429.6 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.44% White, 2.88% African American, 0.96% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 3.28%% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.45% of the population. There were 25,557 households of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had
someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 53,011 people, 22,324 households, 14,175 families residing in the city, and 81,607 people residing in the Metropolitan Statistical Area making it the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Wyoming. The population density was 2,511.4 inhabitants per square mile (969.6/km²). There were 23,782 housing units at an average density of 1,126.7 per square mile (435.0/ km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.1% White, 2.8% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.4% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. 12.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 22,324 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married World Views Guides | June 2014
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couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93. In the city the population was spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,856, and the median income for a family was $46,771. Males had a median income of $32,286 versus $24,529 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,809. About 6.3% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. Government Cheyenne’s government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. The city council has nine members each of whom are elected from one of three wards. Each ward elects
three members. The Mayors Office is responsible for managing the various City Departments which consist of Street/ Alley, Police, Fire, Parks, Fleet Maintenance, Traffic, Sanitation, Downtown Historic District, Weed and Pest, Facilities Maintenance, and Cemetery. The Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities is owned by the city but is semi autonomous. Education Primary and secondary schools Public education in the city of Cheyenne is provided by Laramie County School District #1. The district is served by four high schools, Central High on the northwest side, East High on the east side, South High on the south side, and Triumph High, also on the south side. Colleges and universities Cheyenne is home to the Laramie County Community College (LCCC), as well as a branch of Institute of Business & Medical Careers, and a branch of University of Phoenix. Government is the largest sector of Cheyenne’s economy. The state of Wyoming operates a multitude of offices in downtown Cheyenne. Many area residents are employed by or are dependent on the U.S. Air Force, through F.E. Warren Air Force Base to the west of the city, or by the Wyoming National Guard. Railroads remain a major economic force
for the city, with both the Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific employing many residents. Due much in part to work done by Cheyenne’s economic development agency “Cheyenne Leads,” successful steps have been taken in recent years to diversify the city’s economy. Lowe’s and Wal-Mart both operate distribution centers on the city’s outskirts. Sierra Trading Post is headquartered in the city and also operates its distribution and fulfillment centers in the city. In addition, because of the towns cooler summers and abundant electricity supplies (both renewable and nonrenewable), Cheyenne has been able to attract a number of data centers including the NCAR supercomputing center, along with a Microsoft data center, powered by bio gas and Green House Data’s data centers powered by wind energy. On 2 January 2014, Magpul Industries announced that it was moving its production, distribution and shipping operations to Cheyenne from Erie, Colorado. Cheyenne’s high elevation, coupled with its position on the continent, make it one of the windiest cities in America. The abundance of wind makes Cheyenne an opportune place to develop wind energy. Wind turbines are currently being placed around Laramie CounWorld Views Guides | June 2014
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ty. Laramie County Community College is home to a leading wind energy technician program, where students learn to maintain these turbines. The opening of a Vestas wind turbine blade assembly in nearby Weld County, Colorado, as well as other alternative energy manufacturing facilities around Colorado, are transforming the region into a center for alternative energy. Great Lakes Airlines, Taco John’s, and Green House Data are headquartered in Cheyenne. Cheyenne has one of only three enclosed shopping malls in Wyoming, the Frontier Mall. The other two are the Eastridge Mall in Casper, and the White Mountain Mall in Rock Springs. List of tallest buildings in Cheyenne: Wyoming State Capitol 146 ft. Wyoming Financial Center 110 ft. Joseph C. O’Mahoney Federal Building 80 ft. Burke Senior Center 80 ft. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center 70 ft. Parks and Recreation The Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department operates an Ice and Events center, swimming pool, spray park, skateboard park, two golf courses, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens (including the Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Gardens),
paddle boat rentals in Lions Park (summers only), cemeteries, forestry operations, community house, Youth Activity Center and a miniature golf park. The Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department also operates a 37 mile Greater Cheyenne Greenway system. The greenway connects parks and neighborhoods of greater Cheyenne. It includes many bridges and underpasses where travelers can avoid high traffic roads and travel above waterways and drainages. In 1996, as a result of the greenway, Cheyenne was named “Trail Town USA” by the National Park service and the American Hiking Society. Professional sports The Cheyenne Warriors were founded as an American Professional Football League team in 2012. After playing a season in the APFL, they announced a move to the Indoor Football League. Shortly after the owner of the team died in December 2012, the Warriors announced that they were forming the new Developmental Football League. After playing several games in this new league, the team folded in May 2013. Landmarks Wyoming State Capitol F.E. Warren Air Force Base, one of the nation’s oldest, continuously active installations (orig. U.S. Army). Nagle Warren Mansion
Historic places Over fifty different locations in Cheyenne are listed on the National Register of Historical Places, including: The Historic Plains Hotel (added 1978) the Atlas Theatre (added 1973) Union Pacific Depot (1973) the Governor’s Mansion (1969) Nagle-Warren Mansion (1976) First Presbyterian Church (1869) First United Methodist Church (1975) St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (1970) St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral (1974) Cheyenne High School (2005) High Plains Horticulture Research Station a.k.a. High Plains Arboretum (1930 1974) Storey Gymnasium (2005) Park Addition School (1970) Big Boy Steam Engine (1956) Botanic Gardens Rotary Century Plaza & Steam Locomotive (1921) Several districts in the city are also listed, including: the Downtown District (1978, with boundary increase in 1980, 1988, 1996. Encompasses 205 acres (0.83 km2) and 67 buildings) Lakeview District (1996, 350 acres 109 buildings) Rainsford District (1984, 1980 acres 288 buildings) Capitol North District (1980, 204 acres 112 buildings) World Views Guides | June 2014
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Fort David A. Russell (1969, 6300 acres 19 buildings) Union Pacific Roundhouse, Turntable and Machine Shop (1992, 113 acres 2 buildings) South Side District (2006) Transportation Interstate highways I‑25 North-South Interstate running from New Mexico to Wyoming intersects I-80 southwest of Cheyenne. I‑80 East-West Interstate running from California to New Jersey. Intersects I-25 southwest of Cheyenne. I‑180 North-South interstate that runs concurrent with US 85 from I-80 to US 30. (It is the only Interstate Highway that is not up to Interstate Highway standards along its entire route) US routes US 30 (Lincoln Highway) East-West route through Cheyenne US 85 (South Greely Highway, Central Avenue (Southbound), Warren Avenue (Northbound)) North-South route through Cheyenne US 87 North-South through Cheyenne that runs concurrent with I-25 through Cheyenne Wyoming state highways WYO 210 (Happy Jack Road) East-West route from I-25/US World Views Guides
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87 (Exit 10) west out of Cheyenne towards Laramie WYO 212 (College Drive, Four Mile Road) North-South route that forms a beltway around Cheyenne. From I-25 (Exit 7) to WYO 219 WYO 219 (Yellowstone Road) North-South route from US 85 in Cheyenne near the Cheyenne Airport north out of the city WYO 221 (Fox Farm Road) East-west route from US 85 east to WYO 212 in Cheyenne WYO 222 (Fort Access Road) North-South route from WYO 225 just southeast of Cheyenne and travels north to F.E. Warren Air Force Base and continues on its north route east of the city to WYO 221 WYO 225 (Otto Road) East-West route from I-80/US 30 southwest of Cheyenne west Local bus service Cheyenne provides local hourly bus service from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Airports Cheyenne Regional Airport features daily service from Great Lakes Airlines to Denver. Railroads The Union Pacific and BNSF railroads intersect in Cheyenne. The city is home to a BNSF railyard, as well as the Union Pacific’s steam program. UP’s 844, 3985 and 4014 reside in the steam shop.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Cheyenne Frontier Days, which occurs during 10 days centered around the last full week in July, is the largest outdoor rodeo in the US. The events include professional bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, bronc riding, steer roping, bareback riding and many others. During this week there are many parades and other events. Additionally there is a carnival with numerous rides, games and shops. Media Wyoming Tribune Eagle newspaper The Cheyenne Herald (OCLC 51310460) was written and published by Dave Featherly from 2002–2012. KGWN Sister cities Cheyenne’s sister cities are: US: Lompoc, California Bismarck, North Dakota Waimea, Hawaii Taichung, Taiwan Lourdes, France Hammam Sousse, Tunisia Voghera, Italy Notable people Vernon Baker, Medal of Honor recipient James Emmett Barrett, United States federal judge Harriet Elizabeth Byrd, first African-American to serve in the Wyoming Legislature Dino Costa, National sports
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talk host, SiriusXM Radio Rich Crandall, former member of the Arizona State Senate, moved to Cheyenne in 2013 to assume the new position of “director” of the Wyoming Department of Education Neil Diamond, singer, lived in Cheyenne during his father’s military service in the World War II era David R. Edwards, late state representative from Converse County was born in Cheyenne in 1938. Floyd Esquibel, member of the Wyoming Senate and former member of the Wyoming House of Representatives James M. Flinchum, editor-inchief of former Wyoming State Tribune from 1961 to 1985 Shirley E. Flynn, Cheyenne historian and author John Frullo, former Cheyenne resident and member of the Texas House of Representatives from Lubbock John Godina, Shot putter, won a silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney games Mark Gordon, state treasurer since 2012 Curt Gowdy, national sportscaster Robert Mills Grant, rancher, expert in branding law, state representative, was born and died in Cheyenne but spent his life in Platte County. Charles G. Hall, photojournal-
ist Wild Bill Hickok, gunfighter and lawman Cindy Hill, Wyoming superintendent of public instruction since 2011 Robert Holding, founder of Little America Hotels Tom Horn, American Old West lawman, scout, soldier, hired gunman, detective, outlaw and assassin James Johnson, forward for the Sacramento Kings Raymond A. Johnson, aviation pioneer Daniel Junge, Documentary Filmmaker/Academy Award Winner for his film Saving Face William T. Kane, physicist in field of fiber optics Chris LeDoux, rodeo champion and country music legend; graduate of Cheyenne Central High Cynthia Lummis, former Wyoming state treasurer and member of the United States House of Representatives Edgar Warner Mann, Wyoming territorial legislator and lawyer Joseph B. Meyer, Wyoming attorney general and state treasurer Jennifer Nichols, archer who competed in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics Brandon Nimmo, Professional Baseball player for the New York Mets Leslie Osterman, member of the Kansas House of Repre-
sentatives from Wichita; Cheyenne native Charles E. Richardson, newspaper publisher, Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner; retired to Cheyenne Tracy Ringolsby, sportswriter and sportscaster Edwin H. Whitehead, former member of the Wyoming House of Representatives and leader of the John F. Kennedy forces in Wyoming in 1960 Laramie County is a county in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 91,738 making it the most populous county in Wyoming. The county seat is Cheyenne, the state capital. The county lies west of the Nebraska state line and north of the Colorado state line. Laramie county comprises the Cheyenne, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city of Laramie, Wyoming actually lies in neighboring Albany County, Wyoming. Laramie County was originally created in 1867 as a county within the Dakota Territory. The county was named for Jacques La Ramee, a FrenchCanadian fur-trader. In late 1867, Laramie County lost territory when Sweetwater County was created. In 1868, Laramie County also lost territory when Albany County and Carbon County were creWorld Views Guides | June 2014
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ated. Laramie County became (east) a county in the Wyoming Ter- Weld County, Colorado ritory when the territorial gov(south) ernment was formed in 1869. Larimer County, Colorado Crook County was created (southwest) with land ceded by Laramie Albany County - (west) County in 1875. A few years Platte County - (north-northlater in 1888, Converse County west) was also formed from a porMajor Highways tion of Laramie County. In Interstate 80 1911, Goshen and Platte CounInterstate 25 ties were formed from another Interstate 180 part of Laramie County, and at U.S. Highway 30 that point the county achieved U.S. Highway 85 its current boundaries. U.S. Highway 87 Many of the early occupations Demographics in the county were agriculturHistorical population ally based. The best known exCensus ample would have to be Cattle Pop. farming, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association is one re%± maining example of this. How1870 ever other animals were also 2,957 raised. Americans and foreigners were — both attracted out over time, 1880 with places such as Burns be6,409 ing German immigrant filled early on. 116.7% Geography 1890 According to the United States 16,777 Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,688 square 161.8% miles (6,960 km2), of which 1900 2,686 square miles (6,960 km2) 20,181 is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (0.1%) is water. 20.3% Adjacent counties 1910 Goshen County - (north26,127 northeast) Banner County, Nebraska 29.5% (northeast) 1920 Kimball County, Nebraska 20,699 U.S. World Views Guides
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−20.8% 1930 26,845 29.7% 1940 33,651 25.4% 1950 47,662 41.6% 1960 60,149 26.2% 1970 56,360 −6.3% 1980 68,649 21.8% 1990 73,142 6.5% 2000 81,607 11.6% 2010 91,738 12.4% Est. 2012 94,483 3.0% Decennial
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1870-2000 2010-2012 As of the census of 2000, there were 81,607 people, 31,927 households, and 21,614 families residing in the county. The population density was 30 people per square mile (12/ km²). There were 34,213 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.92% White, 2.60% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.00% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 10.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.7% were of German, 11.1% English, 10.3% Irish and 7.4% American ancestry according to Census 2000. There were 31,927 households out of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county the population was spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, World Views Guides
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and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.00 males. The median income for a household in the county was $39,607, and the median income for a family was $46,536. Males had a median income of $31,644 versus $24,406 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,634. About 6.50% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.00% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over. Communities City Cheyenne Towns Albin Burns Pine Bluffs Census-designated places Carpenter Fox Farm-College Hillsdale Ranchettes South Greeley FE Warren AFB Other communities Granite Horse Creek Meriden
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