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Casper, Wyoming

Located in Natrona County, Wyoming, Casper was established in 1888. Named for Lt. Caspar Collins but misspelled with an 'e.'. Second largest city in Wyoming.
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Founded 1888 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Natrona County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Casper, Wyoming

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1888 Founded: Named (misspelled) for Lt. Caspar Collins.
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1889 Incorporated: Casper was officially incorporated as a city.
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1890 Oil Boom: Wyoming oil industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Casper continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Casper

Jan 1, 2016
Wyoming Rancher Sues Epa Over 16 Million Fine
Casper, Wyoming (January 1, 2016) – A local rancher took on the federal government in a high-stakes lawsuit, challenging a massi…

Complete Historical Timeline

1888 Culture
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1889 Government
Incorporated
1890 Industry
Oil Boom
2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Named for Lt. Caspar Collins but misspelled with an 'e.'.
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Second largest city in Wyoming.
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Oil and energy hub of the state.
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Casper is located in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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Casper was founded in 1888.

Famous People from Casper, Wyoming

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Lynne Cheney
Politician, Novelist · Born Aug 14, 1941 · Age 84
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Matthew Shepard
Student · Born Dec 1, 1976 · Died Oct 12, 1998 (age 21)
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Tom Coburn
Physician, Politician · Born Mar 14, 1948 · Died Mar 28, 2020 (age 72)
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Jim J. Bullock
Stage Actor, Voice Actor · Born Feb 9, 1955 · Age 71
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Anne Gorsuch Burford
Lawyer, Politician · Born Apr 21, 1942 · Died Jul 18, 2004 (age 62)

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