Platte county extension homemakers council 1981 asin. Make the check payable to dodge county clerk and mail it to. If you can make a basic webpage and have a desire to transcribe. Order your bestseller book from arcadia publishing. As of the 2010 united states census, the population was 8,667. Wyoming historical boundary changes list of all boundary changes by. The backbone of our county stretches across the communities of chugwater, glendo, guernsey, hartville and wheatland. Sheridan county heritage book by, 1983, the council edition, in english. We who research our familys history are good at remembering. Laramie peak frames the western backdrop of a landscape that includes the oregon trail and register cliff where thousands of pioneers left their mark. The platte county historical and genealogical society, inc. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Platte county, wyoming covers an area of approximately 2,109 square miles with a geographic center of 42. Welcome to the lincoln county historical museum website.
Enter 14 into township and 100 into range important do not enter a direction when searching the 6th p. National register of historic places listings in platte. The view from thunderhead reflections on the history, culture. Visit us in the platte county visitors center in wheatland at i25, exit 78. But, our memories last for only as long as we are here. Local rancher publishes book of wyoming stories platte county. The county was named for the north platte river, which flows through the northeastern part of the county. Missouri county histories missouri digital heritage. These are the far north, south, east, and west coordinates of platte county, wyoming, comprising a rectangle that encapsulates it. Annals of platte county, missouri, from its exploration.
Platte county was named for the platte river which makes up its southern boundry. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. Laramie peekers genealogy society of platte county, 1108 21st street. Platte county was fortunate in having two unusually talented men contribute to its 19th century architectural heritage. Today these open spaces are sustained by agricultural. Platte county, wyoming genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
There are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the county. Platte county images of america and millions of other books are available for. Platte county horsemans association, wheatland, wyoming. One of wyomings early largescale irrigation projects dates to the 1880s in. Wyoming platte county national register of historical. Welcome to platte county, wyoming genealogy and history a part of the genealogy trails group volunteers dedicated to free genealogy. An extremely limited quantity of 2017 and 2016 plat books may be available for purchase at a reduced rate.
There is 1 historical society per 48,449 people, and 1 historical society per 210 square miles in missouri, platte county is ranked 47th of 115 counties in historical societies per capita, and 3rd of 115 counties in historical societies per square mile. Atlases and county plat books provide area maps and show land ownership by township. Platte purchase, platte is a french name for a low, shallow, or intermittent stream. Is situated in the southwestern part of the state, in the great bend, where the missouri river changes from its southern to easterly course. Learn about wyoming s historical sites and landscapes. Atlases and county plat books land records genealogy. Zillow has 94 homes for sale in platte county wy matching. The north platte river that flows through a portion of platte county, wyoming, lent its.
Platte county, wyoming office of the county treasurer 2011 tax bill kristi rietz, treasurer 307 3222092 806 9th st. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in platte county, wyoming it is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in platte county, wyoming, united states. Recipe for april food ourt host heff, richard lais joined good. Annals of platte county, missouri, from its exploration down. A subscribers index is usually at the end of the volume with general information on the owner and location of land holdings in the county listed by township and range. The platte county lodging tax board works with the local community to share the charm and hospitality of platte county, wyoming. Cities and towns located in platte county consists of chugwater, glendo, guernsey, hartville, wheatland. We regret that we are unable to perform personal research. Family history researching in platte county, nebraska. Plat book of tazewell county, illinois library of congress. Nov 08, 2014 platte county, in southeastern wyoming, lies along the east slope of the laramie range, part of the front range of the rocky mountains. Chugwater, glendo, guernsey, and wheatland, wyoming. The platte county horsemans association is a familyoriented organization that promotes fun and safe equine activities. Wheatland, wy 82201 to pay your bill online using a creditdebit card, our website is.
Park county chapter wyoming state historical society. Governance the museum is owned by the platte county historical society and platte purchase chapter of the dar. We will transcribe tombstone inscriptions and have that work archived for the future and made. This website is designed to introduce you to our rich history. A high quality hardback reprint of the 1906 original printing with pictorial cover and new added name index. Shop our state of wyoming history books collection. The county is a rectangle, 65 miles long north to south and 30 miles wide, with the north platte river running through its northeastern corner. The museum endeavors to reach the broadest range of the public to educate about the historical significance of west central nebraska and the platte river valley. Researchers typically overlook the value of platte county court, probate, and land records as a useful resource of genealogy and family history details. The missouri county history project covers all of the states counties. The platte county public library in wheatland, a town in. For the most uptodate information, please visit the beacon website. Although settlements in present day platte county date to prior to the civil war, the county itself is comparatively recent, 1911, when the legislature is a spasm of county making added seven counties.
Platte county vital records can be found at the wyoming office of vital records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Missouri county history project missouri digital heritage. The result includes two files where the chapter runs over into the next computer file. Sheridan county heritage book 1983 edition open library. Volume 1762 pages, volume 2686 pages, volume 3697 pages. Platte county wyoming historical markers the historical. About platte county platte county chamber of commerce.
The county was named for the north platte river, which flows through the northeastern part. Platte county was created february 21, 1911 with land detached from laramie county and organized in 19. Platte county, wyoming office of the county treasurer 2014 tax bill kristi rietz, treasurer 307 3222092 806 9th st. Reference book of wyoming county history bowman, mary keller on. There are 2 historical societies in platte county, missouri, serving a population of 96,899 people in an area of 421 square miles. Our professional chamber staff is eager to help you. Hartville was first settled in the 1870s by prospectors mining for gold, silver, copper, onyx and iron. The counties carter, christian, howell, oregon, ozark, ripley, shannon, and stone in the ozarks region are documented in the collection, but not in individual county histories. The table of contents is clickable by chapter numbers.
Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it. Learn about wyomings historical sites and landscapes. The purpose of this project is to organize volunteers who will work together to create a lasting tribute to our ancestors. The platte county historical society library is located in the basement of the museum and contains numerous books and donated items family histories, maps, atlas,cds. After living and working in wheatland and rural platte county, wyoming, for 44. Platte county, in southeastern wyoming, lies along the east slope of the laramie range, part of the front range of the rocky mountains.
For more information, contact the auditors office at 515 3827210. Block plats of projected towns in each county also can be found. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen in a. Guide to platte county, wyoming ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records. Free data for researching family genealogy in platte county. Written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources, including a history of their townships, towns, and villages, together with a condensed history of missouri. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the louisa swain foundation.
Buried away in wyoming courthouses and archives just about everywhere could be the aspirations and frustrations of countless wyoming inhabitants. This section contains links to those offices and departments within the county government structure. Library cards are issued free to platte county residents. Please contact the gis office to purchase 8162711506. Some of the volumes cover several neighboring counties within one text. Official plat book of dodge county dodge county, wi. Some departments maintain their own separate websites. Year around access to the ranch is excellent as the headquarters are located just north of highway 26. Wyoming platte county national register of historical places. Platte county chapter wyoming state historical society. The platte county public library in wheatland, a town in northeast wyoming contributor names highsmith, carol m. Wyoming platte county heritage platte county extension homemakers council on. Hartville platte county chamber of commerce, wyoming. Departments and elected offices johnson county, wy.
Books about wyoming history in the general collection are found on level 2. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Several of the stone buildings and those constructed with false fronts still stand today. Platte county, in southeastern wyoming, lies along the east slope of the laramie. Visitors from other counties can use their home library cards some limits may apply. Annals of platte county, missouri, from its exploration down to june 1, 1897.
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