Meriden, Wyoming

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The community was named after Meriden, Connecticut.

Public education in the community of Meriden is provided by Laramie County School District #2.

Geography

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Pronghorn Antelope are common in the area around Meriden.[2]

Meriden is located at an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"., at the junction of U.S. Highway 85 (Torrington Rd) and Laramie County Road 238 just south of the Goshen County line, and about Script error: No such module "convert". from the Nebraska state line. Horse Creek runs through Meriden.

Highways

Notable people

  • C.B. Irwin (1875–1934) - rancher, rodeo champion, rodeo producer, hall of fame inductee, had the Y6 ranch on Horse Creek
  • "Suicide" Ted Elder (1891–1981) - rancher, rodeo cowboy, Roman racer, World Champion rodeo trick rider, Hollywood actor and stuntman, inventor, hall of fame inductee, worked on C.B. Irwin's ranch

References

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  1. MapQuest - Post Office Finder Retrieved 2015-07-06
  2. WyomingTourism.org - Vacation Guide Retrieved 2015-07-06

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