Lander is a city in

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, United States, and the

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of Fremont County. It is in central Wyoming, along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River, just south of the

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. It is a tourism center with several nearby

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es. Its population was 7,487 at the 2010 census.

History

Lander was previously known as Pushroot, Old Camp Brown and Fort Augur. Its present name was chosen in 1875 in reference to General

Frederick W. Lander Frederick William Lander (December 17, 1821 – March 2, 1862) was a transcontinental United States explorer, general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and a prolific poet. Birth and early years Lander was born in Salem, Massachu ...

, a transcontinental explorer who surveyed the Oregon Trail's Lander Cutoff.

19th Century

In 1868, the

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set the

southern border at the Sweetwater River. By the early 1870s, conflicts were increasing between white settlers illegally on the reservation and the Shoshone. The U.S. Government had also learned most of the desirable land east of the Wind River Mountains was on the reservation. As a result, in 1872 Congress authorized a delegation to meet with the elders of the Shoshone, including Chief Washakie to negotiate the trade or purchase of lands south of the North Fork of the Popo Agie River. After several meetings at Camp Stambaugh in the summer of 1872, the tribe agreed to sell the southern part of the reservation to the U.S. for $25,000, $5,000 in stock cattle and a five-year annual salary of $500 to Chief Washakie. The next year in 1873 The Jones Expedition further explored and documented the area that would eventually become Lander while finding a route to

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. The expedition documented extensively from hot springs to oil reserves and hieroglyphs in the area. Several miles southeast of town near present-day U.S. Route 287 is Dallas Dome, the site of Wyoming's first oil well completed in 1883. The town was incorporated on July 17, 1890.

20th Century

On October 1, 1906, Lander became the westward terminus of the "Cowboy Line" of the

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, thus originating the slogan "where rails end and trails begin." Originally intended to be a transcontinental mainline to

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, or

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, the line never went further west, and service to Lander was abandoned in 1972. With the arrival of the railroad, Lander's population more than doubled between 1900 and 1910. At the turn of the century the town and surrounding valley were promising places for agricultural development due to the area's climate and potential for irrigation. At the time there were several new ventures around the town producing wool, wheat, oats, alfalfa, hay, vegetables, small fruit and in some cases orchards. However, a report from the State of Wyoming published in 1907 says agriculture around Lander only supplies local demand. In 1962

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opened the Atlantic City iron ore and mill, south of Lander near

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The mine was a significant employer in Lander, but by 1983 it ceased operations.

21st Century

Lander continues to evolve and faces similar issues as many small towns in the

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Education and outdoor recreation play a large role in the town's economy with the

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and

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both based in Lander. Though agriculture and resource extraction no longer play a large role in the town's economy, its population has continued to grow since the year 2000.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land. Sinks Canyon in the

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is close to Lander. Elk migrate out of the Wind River Mountains into the lowlands near Lander, arriving in early winter and frequently staying at least through calving season in the spring.

Climate

According to the

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system, Lander has a

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, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Lander was on July 27, 1935, while the coldest temperature recorded was on December 19, 1924 and February 8, 1936.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 7,487 people, 3,161 households, and 1,932 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,385 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 88.0%

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, 0.2%

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, 7.3% Native American, 0.6%

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, 1.0% from

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, and 2.9% from two or more races.

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of any race were 4.8% of the population. There were 3,161 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 6,867 people, 2,794 households, and 1,824 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,554.0 people per square mile (599.9/km²). There were 3,036 housing units at an average density of 687.0 per square mile (265.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.81% White, 0.15% African American, 5.99% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.70% from

, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.48% of the population. There were 2,794 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,397, and the median income for a family was $41,958. Males had a median income of $30,602 versus $20,916 for females. The

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for the city was $18,389. About 9.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Lander's economy is based on an array of industries and like Wyoming as a whole is supported by substantial tourism. Outdoor recreation along with healthcare, education, construction and retail sales make up much of the economy. The tourism season is primarily during summer months and though Lander and Fremont County are not near any major Interstate highway, the county generates significant income from travel related taxes. Present day Lander is home to numerous state and federal government offices, including the U.S. Forest Service (Washakie Ranger District, Shoshone National Forest), the

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(Lander Field Office), the

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, and a Resident Agency of the Denver Field Office of the FBI, as well as the Wyoming Life Resource Center and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. A major bronze foundry, Eagle Bronze, is located in Lander, as is the headquarters of the

(NOLS) and other environment and land-related non profit organizations including offices of the

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, the Wyoming office of

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, the

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, and Wyoming Catholic College.

2017 Economic sector statistics

;Sectors of the Lander Economy in 2017

Arts and culture

The Lander Art Center downtown displays rotating art exhibits, holds biannual art fairs, and hosts varying art classes. The work of

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is performed by the touring Wyoming Shakespeare Festival Company, a non-profit organization based out of Lander. The Lander Community Concerts Association has brought in various performing artists since 1947. Lander's local library is the main branch of the Fremont County Library System, the original local Carnegie library still stands as part of the current building. In the early 1990s, the St. Louis based chamber-pop band, Lydia's Trumpet, recorded their song, "Lander" on the cassette release entitled: Valentine Waffle. The song is based on the city, its founder, and a nostalgic summer road trip there. The town is one of the headquarters of

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, founded by Sufjan Stevens.

Annual cultural events

The Pioneer Days Parade and Rodeo takes place on July 3 and 4 every year. Copy of July 1962 032 (35684955766)

The Lander Brew Festival features samples from Rocky Mountain-area breweries and has been held since 2002. Lander is also home to the Wyoming State Winter Fair. In addition to Livestock showings, there are also plenty of rodeo activities to see or participate in. Other annual events include the International Climbers Festival, and the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt.

Attractions

Outdoor attractions near Lander include Sinks Canyon State Park, Worthen Meadow Reservoir,

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, the

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, and the Red Desert. Additionally, Lander is home to a number of museums, including the Fremont County Pioneer Museum, which focuses on the history of the Lander area; the Museum of the American West, which maintains a complex of historic structures; the Sacagawea Cemetery, the cemetery is located near

Fort Washakie Fort Washakie was a U.S. Army fort in what is now the U.S. state of Wyoming. The fort was established in 1869 and named Camp Augur after General Christopher C. Augur, commander of the Department of the Platte. In 1870 the camp was renamed Camp ...

, north of Lander on the

; the Lander Children's Museum, with hands-on exhibits; and the Evans Dahl Memorial Museum, dedicated to the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt. Several locations in Lander are listed on the

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including the Lander Downtown Historic District, Jackson Park Town Site Addition Brick Row and the US Post Office and Courthouse-Lander Main

Government

Lander's city government is made up of an elected mayor, six-member city council, city clerk, treasurer and other departments, committees and appointed boards. City elections are on a non-partisan basis with council members elected based on wards where they live with two council members elected for each ward. Since 1998, Lander and Fremont County have been represented in the

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/businessman

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, a

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Education

Public education

Public education in the city of Lander is provided by Fremont County School District #1.

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is the main high school. It is located just west of Main Street after the demolition of the historic high school. Despite attempts to preserve the school the land was sold and is now a business complex.

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is the alternative high school.

National Outdoor Leadership School

The

(NOLS) was founded in Lander and is headquartered in the city. Its Rocky Mountain branch operates out of Lander. NOLS operates the Noble Hotel on Main Street for its instructors, students and alumni.

Wyoming Catholic College

In 2007,

, a four-year, coeducational, private college was founded in Lander. The college was only the second four-year

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institution of higher education ever in Wyoming. It was designed to give students a general liberal arts education via a Great Books curriculum, while allowing them to develop morally and spiritually in a small Catholic community. It uses an Outdoor Adventure Program to take students into the nearby Wind River Mountains to teach leadership, decision-making skills, and to ignite their imaginations. The college received its Apostolic Blessing in 2005 from Most Reverend

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, DD, JCL, the Bishop of

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. As of 2019, Wyoming Catholic College received full accreditation by the

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Infrastructure

Health care

The

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. Retrieved on December 12, 2010. The facility was operated by the

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until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.About the Department of Corrections
"

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. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.

Postal service

The

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operates the Lander Post Office.

Airports

There is a small general aviation airport in Lander, called

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. Scheduled passenger airline service is available via the

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located near

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Law Enforcement

The law enforcement within Lander consists of the Lander Police Department.

Notable people

* Jim Allen (born 1952), a former member of the

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, who was born in Lander *

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(born 1971),

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artist, who was born on the

near Lander * Steve Bechtel (born 1970), a

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with a number of

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in his record; Born in

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, as an adult he lives and works in Lander *

(born 1958), economist, businessman, politician; born in Lander * Mike Dabich (born 1942), professional basketball

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who played one season in the

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Clayton Danks Clarence Clayton Danks (July 21, 1879 – June 23, 1970) was a three-time winner of Cheyenne Frontier Days, an outdoor rodeo and western celebration held each July in the Wyoming capital city of Cheyenne. He is believed to be the cowboy of th ...

(1879–1970), the model of the

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on the Wyoming state

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, is interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander.''Cultural Trust Fund Newsletter''
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rancher,

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, and lawman in the final years of the

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* Teri Greeves (born 1970), Native American

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work artist, was born on the

near Lander * Lester C. Hunt (1892–1954), 19th governor of Wyoming, U.S. Senator known as an outspoken opponent of Senator

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(1878–1959), former Justice of the

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, who lived as an adult in LanderWyoming State Archives biography of Ralph Kimball, available at 2301 Central Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001. * Larry LaRose (born 1953),

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flight engineer,

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, is a native of Lander. *

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(born 1979),

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and current

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in the

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, was born in Lander * Barney McLean (1917–2005),

alpine skier Alpine skiing, or downhill skiing, is the pastime of sliding down snow-covered slopes on skis with fixed-heel bindings, unlike other types of skiing ( cross-country, Telemark, or ski jumping), which use skis with free-heel bindings. Whether for ...

, competed in three events at the 1948 Winter Olympics, born in Lander * Joseph B. Meyer (1941–2012), Wyoming attorney general and state treasurer was an assistant county attorney in Lander early in his political career *

Helen Mowery Helen Emily Inkster (April 25, 1922 – July 14, 2008)Helen Emily Webster in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, retrieved froAncestry.com/ref> was a former Miss Wyoming who acted on the stage, in films, and on television. Ea ...

(1922-2008), Miss Wyoming 1939, stage, film, and television actress, born in Casper, raised in Lander *

Bob Nicholas Robert A. Nicholas (born October 14, 1957) is an American Republican politician. He is currently a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the 7th district. A lawyer by profession, Nicholas was first elected from the 8th district in ...

(born 1957),

Wyoming State representative The Wyoming House of Representatives is the lower house of the Wyoming State Legislature. There are 60 Representatives in the House, representing an equal number of single-member constituent districts across the state, each with a population o ...

from District 8 in

, is a native of Lander *

Phil Nicholas Philip Nicholas (born March 16, 1955) is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate for the 10th district, encompassing Albany County.

(born 1955),

member of the

Wyoming Senate The Wyoming Senate is the upper house of the Wyoming State Legislature. There are 30 Senators in the Senate, representing an equal number of constituencies across Wyoming, each with a population of at least 17,000. The Senate meets at the Wyom ...

, born in Lander *

Sacagawea Sacagawea ( or ; also spelled Sakakawea or Sacajawea; May – December 20, 1812 or April 9, 1884)Sacagawea
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(c. 1788–c. 1884), from the

Lemhi Shoshone The Lemhi Shoshone are a tribe of Northern Shoshone, also called the Akaitikka, Agaidika, or "Eaters of Salmon".Murphy and Murphy, 306 The name "Lemhi" comes from Fort Lemhi, a Mormon mission to this group. They traditionally lived in the Lemhi Ri ...

tribe; assisted

Lewis and Clark Lewis may refer to: Names * Lewis (given name), including a list of people with the given name * Lewis (surname), including a list of people with the surname Music * Lewis (musician), Canadian singer * "Lewis (Mistreated)", a song by Radiohead ...

on their trek of discovery across the northwest * Todd Skinner (1958–2006), free climber, who lived in Lander as an adult to be near its dolomite cliffs * Guy Trosper (1911–1963), screenwriter who was born in Lander and is buried there * Seth Brady Tucker (born 1969), poet, who was born in Lander

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* {{authority control Cities in Wyoming Cities in Fremont County, Wyoming County seats in Wyoming Populated places established in 1890 1890 establishments in Wyoming