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Sweetwater County School District 2
Sweetwater County School District #2 is a public school district based in Green River, Wyoming, United States. Geography Sweetwater County School District #2 serves the southwestern portion of Sweetwater County, including the following communities: * Incorporated places ** Town of Granger ** City of Green River * Census-designated places (''Note: All census-designated places are unincorporated.'') ** James Town ** Little America ** McKinnon **Purple Sage (partial) ** Sweeney Ranch (partial) ** Washam Schools *Green River Schools (within the city limits) Green River High SchoolExpedition AcademyLincoln Middle SchoolMonroe Intermediate SchoolHarrison Elementary SchoolJackson Elementary SchoolTruman Elementary SchoolWashington Elementary School*Rural Schools Granger Elementary SchoolMcKinnon Elementary SchoolThoman Ranch Elementary School Student demographics The following figures are as of October 1, 2008. *Total District Enrollment: 2,671 *Student enrollment by gender **Male: 1,3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School District
A school district is a special-purpose district that operates local public primary and secondary schools in various nations. North America United States In the U.S, most Kâ12 public schools function as units of local school districts, which usually operate several schools, and the largest urban and suburban districts operate hundreds of schools. While practice varies significantly by state (and in some cases, within a state), most American school districts operate as independent local governmental units under a grant of authority and within geographic limits created by state law. The executive and legislative power over locally controlled policies and operations of an independent school district are, in most cases, held by a school district's board of education. Depending on state law, members of a local board of education (often referred to informally as a school board) may be elected, appointed by a political office holder, serve ex officio, or a combination of any of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Green River, Wyoming
Green River is a city in and the county seat of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 12,515 at the 2010 census. History The townsite of Green River, Dakota Territory was platted by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1867. Although the Territory of Wyoming was created on July 25, 1868, the Town of Green River was incorporated on August 21,1868 under the laws of the previous Territory of Dakota since the laws of the Wyoming Territory had yet to be written. The Town of Green River was re-incorporated on June 10, 1891 under the laws of the State of Wyoming to remove any ambiguity. The Union Pacific Railroad reached Green River on October 1, 1868 and was supposed to be the site of a division point for the railroad. Railroad officials were surprised to find that a town of 2000 residents and permanent adobe buildings had been established there, likely requiring costly negotiations for railroad land. They moved th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyoming
Wyoming () is a U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the southwest, and Colorado to the south. With a population of 576,851 in the 2020 United States census, Wyoming is the List of U.S. states and territories by population, least populous state despite being the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 10th largest by area, with the List of U.S. states by population density, second-lowest population density after Alaska. The state capital and List of municipalities in Wyoming, most populous city is Cheyenne, Wyoming, Cheyenne, which had an estimated population of 63,957 in 2018. Wyoming's western half is covered mostly by the ranges and rangelands of the Rocky Mountains, while the eastern half of the state is high-elevation prairie called the High Plains (United States), High Plains. It is drier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine Minor Outlying Islands, and 326 Indian reservations. The United States is also in free association with three Pacific Island sovereign states: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. It is the world's third-largest country by both land and total area. It shares land borders with Canada to its north and with Mexico to its south and has maritime borders with the Bahamas, Cuba, Russia, and other nations. With a population of over 333 million, it is the most populous country in the Americas and the third most populous in the world. The national capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. and its most populous city and principal financial center is New York City. Paleo-Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Sweetwater County is a county in southwestern Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 42,272, making it the fourth-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Green River. By area, it is the largest county in Wyoming. Its southern boundary line abuts the north lines of the states of Colorado and Utah. Sweetwater County comprises the Rock Springs, Green River, Wyoming Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Sweetwater County was created on December 17, 1867, as a county within the Dakota Territory. The county was formed of territory partitioned from Laramie County. The county was originally named Carter County for Judge W.A. Carter of Fort Bridger In 1869, the newly established legislature of the Wyoming Territory renamed the county for the Sweetwater River. Also in 1869, Uinta County was organized with land ceded by Sweetwater County. Johnson County, originally named Pease County, was formed from parts of Sweetwater and Carbon c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Municipalities In Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the Western United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, Wyoming is the least populous state with inhabitants but the 9th largest by land area spanning of land. Wyoming has 23 counties and 99 incorporated municipalities consisting of cities and towns. Wyoming's incorporated municipalities cover only of the state's land mass but are home to of its population. Wyoming's largest municipality by population is the capital city Cheyenne with 65,132 residents, and the largest municipality by land area is Casper, which spans , while the smallest municipality in both categories is Lost Springs with 6 residents and an area of . A Wyoming statute indicates towns are incorporated municipalities with populations of less than 4,000. Municipalities of 4,000 or more residents are considered "first-class cities". Cities and towns CheyenneWY downtown.jpg, alt=Downtown Cheyenne, Downtown Cheyenne, capital and largest city of Wyoming by population Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Granger, Wyoming
Granger is a town along Blacks Fork near the western edge of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States.} The population was 139 at the United States Census 2010, 2010 census. It is located near the confluence of the Blacks Fork Blacks Fork (also referred to as Blacks Fork of the Green River) is a U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. , accessed March 18, 2011 tributary of the Green River in Utah and Wyoming in the United S ... and the Hams Fork rivers. The geography of the area is flat with semi-arid scrub. Early history: 1834â1868 Although the population has always been small, the site is located at the intersection of the Oregon Trail and the Overland Trail, Overland Stage Trail and it was chosen for a stage coach station. The station, which was built of stone and adobe in 1856, was in operation when Mark Twain passed through, and still stands today. The Pony Express used this station as a stopov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Census-designated Places In Wyoming ...
This article lists census-designated places (CDPs) in the U.S. state of Wyoming. At the 2020 census, there were a total of 106 census-designated places in Wyoming. Census-Designated Places See also * List of municipalities in Wyoming * Index of Wyoming-related articles *Outline of Wyoming References External links US Census Bureau {{Lists of CDPs by state Census-designated places in Wyoming, Census-designated places Wyoming Wyoming () is a U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Montana to the north and northwest, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Idaho to the west, Utah to the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Town, Wyoming
James Town is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 536 at the 2010 census. Geography James Town is located at (41.559859, -109.531421). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.38 square miles (8.8 km2), of which 3.16 square miles (8.2 km2) is land and 0.2 square mile (0.6 km2) (6.6%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 552 people, 211 households, and 162 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 66.0 people per square mile (25.5/km2). There were 221 housing units at an average density of 26.4/sq mi (10.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.29% White, 0.36% African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.09% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.52% of the population. There were 211 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little America, Wyoming
Little America is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 68 at the 2010 census. The community got its name from the Little America motel, which was purposefully located in a remote location as a haven, not unlike the Little America base camp the polar explorer Richard E. Byrd set up in the Antarctic in 1928. However, being situated on a coast-to-coast highway and offering travel services, it thrived, launching a chain of travel facilities by the same name. Its developer, Robert Earl Holding, died on April 19, 2013, with a personal net worth of over $3 billion. Geography Little America is located on U.S. Route 30 at (41.545398, -109.872112). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.8 square miles (20.1 km2), of which 7.8 square miles (20.1 km2) is land and 0.13% is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 56 people, 24 households, and 13 families r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McKinnon, Wyoming
McKinnon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 60 at the 2010 census. The first rendezvous of white traders and trappers in the Rocky Mountains took place in July 1825, just north of McKinnon along the Henrys Fork river. They joined members of William Henry Ashley's expedition. Geography McKinnon is located at (41.025720, -109.892949). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.85 square miles (15.2 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 49 people, 17 households, and 14 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1.6 people per square mile (0.6/km2). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.88% White, 6.12% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.12% of the population. There were 17 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purple Sage, Wyoming
Purple Sage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 535 at the United States Census 2010, 2010 census. Geography Purple Sage is located at (41.548512, -109.328618). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2), all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 413 people, 131 households, and 99 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 445.8 people per square mile (171.5/km2). There were 160 housing units at an average density of 172.7/sq mi (66.4/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 70.22% White (U.S. Census), White, 3.15% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.73% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.24% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, 11.14% from Race (United States Census), other races, and 14.53% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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