Wapiti, Wyoming
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It is the location of the Wapiti Ranger Station, a U.S. National Historic Landmark.[2] It has a post office with the ZIP code 82450.[3] Public education in the community of Wapiti is provided by Park County School District #6.
The Smith Mansion, a structure built by hand by engineer Francis Lee Smith, is located in Wapiti. Smith took up residence in the home once the first floor was complete but never stopped construction, adding new floors, rooms, and features until he died 12 years later. In this respect, it is similar to the Winchester Mystery House. Smith died in 1992 after falling from an upper level.[4]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wapiti has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wapiti was Script error: No such module "convert". on July 14, 2005, while the coldest temperature recorded was Script error: No such module "convert". on December 21, 1990.[5]
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References
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