What are facts about Cheyenne Wyoming?

Answer 1

Fasts about Cheyenne, Wyoming include:

Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County.

Cheyenne was named for the American Indian Cheyenne Nation. It was named by friends of General Grenville M. Dodge, who, with his survey crew, platted the site on July 5, 1967 for the Union Pacific Railroad.

Cheyenne has hosted the Cheyenne Frontier Days since 1867. Frontier Days last for 10 days, centered around the last full week of July.

The Wyoming State Capitol was constructed between 1886 and 1890, with further improvements being completed in 1917. The Capitol Building was renovated in 1980 and the building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

Cheyenne's climate is semi-arid. Cheyenne's elevation is 6058 feet above sea level.

Answer 2

Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city in Wyoming. The population was 59,466 at the 2010 census. Cheyenne is located near the southeast corner of the state. It has an elevation of 6,062 feet above sea level. The city has a total area of 24.63 square miles.

Answer 3

Cheyenne, Wyoming is the state capital of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is Wyoming's most populous city. It is a city that features its western heritage. It hosts Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

Cheyenne's most profitable industry is coal mining. Government services provide 20 percent of the jobs in Cheyenne.

Answer 4

The capital of Wyoming is Cheyenne. Wyoming was admitted to the Union as a state on July 10, 1890. Wyoming's nickname is "Equality State."