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Lander | |
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City | |
 Downtown Lander, 2008 | |
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| Motto: "Real. Western. Spirit." | |
 Location of Lander in Fremont County, Wyoming. | |
  Lander Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 42°49′59″N 108°43′57″W / 42.83306°N 108.73250°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.38 sq mi (24.30 km2) |
| • Land | 9.38 sq mi (24.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,487 |
• Estimate (2018)[4] | 7,503 |
| • Density | 804.84/sq mi (310.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 82520 |
| Area code | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-44760[5] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609112[6] |
| Website | City of Lander Wyoming |
Lander is a city in Wyoming, United States, and the county seat of Fremont County. Named for transcontinental explorer Frederick W. Lander,[7] Lander is located in central Wyoming, along the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River. A tourism center with several guest ranches nearby, Lander is located just south of the Wind River Indian Reservation. The population was 7,487 at the 2010 census.
History
Lander was known as Pushroot, Old Camp Brown,[8] [dubious – discuss] and Fort Augur prior to its current name. The name Lander was chosen to honor General Frederick W. Lander, a famous transcontinental explorer who surveyed the Oregon Trail's Lander Cutoff.[9]
Nineteenth century
The town’s site was originally part of the Wind River Indian Reservation in accordance with the Fort Bridger Treaty of 1868 which set the reservation border near the Sweetwater River.[10]This created problems due to the increasing number of white settlers in the area. By the early 1870s, reports of settlers illegally living on the reservation north of Miner's Delight were on the rise.[10] At the time, the U.S. Government had also received information stating most mineral rich and fertile land east of the Wind River Mountains was on the reservation.[10] 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.[10] After several meetings at Camp Stambaugh in the summer of 1872, the Shoshone 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.[10] The next year in 1873 The Jones Expedition further explored and documented the area that would eventually become Lander while finding a route to Yellowstone National Park.[11] The expedition documents everything from hot springs to oil reserves and hieroglyphs in the area.[11] Several miles southeast of town near present-day U.S. Route 287 is the site of Wyoming's first oil well, circa 1884.[12] The town was incorporated on July 17th, 1890[13].
Twentieth century
On October 1, 1906, Lander became the westward terminus of the "Cowboy Line" of the Chicago and North Western Railway, thus originating the slogan "where rails end and trails begin." Originally intended to be a transcontinental mainline to Coos Bay, Oregon, or Eureka, California, the line never went further west, and service to Lander was abandoned in 1972.[14] With the arrival of the railroad, Lander's population more than doubled between 1900 and 1910.[15] 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.[16] 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.[16] However, a report from the State of Wyoming published in 1907 says agriculture around Lander only supplies local demand.[16] In 1962 U.S. Steel opened the Atlantic City iron ore and mill, 35 miles south of Lander near Atlantic City[17] The mine was a significant employer in Lander, but by 1983 it ceased operations. [17]
Twenty First Century
Lander continues to evolve and faces similar issues as many small towns in the Western U.S. Education and outdoor recreation play a large role in the town's economy with the Wyoming Catholic College and National Outdoor Leadership School 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.[18][19]
Economy
The economy of Lander is based on a wide array of industries and like Wyoming as a whole is supported by substantial tourism.[20] Outdoor recreation along with healthcare, education, construction and retail sales make up a large portion of the Lander economy.[18] The tourism season is primarily during summer months and though Lander and Fremont County are not located near any major Interstate highway, the county generates significant income from travel related taxes.[21]
Present day Lander is home to numerous state and federal government offices, including the U.S. Forest Service (Washakie Ranger District, Shoshone National Forest),[22] the Bureau of Land Management (Lander Field Office),[23] the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,[24] and a Resident Agency of the Denver Field Office of the FBI, as well as the Wyoming Life Resource Center[25] and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality.[26] A major bronze foundry, Eagle Bronze, is located in Lander,[27] as is the headquarters of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) [28] and other environment and land-related non profit organizations including offices of the Wyoming Outdoor Council, the Wyoming office of The Nature Conservancy, the Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and Wyoming Catholic College.
2017 Economic sector statistics
- Sectors of the Lander Economy in 2017[18]
| Occupation | Percent of Workforce |
|---|---|
| Office & Administrative Support Occupations | 13% |
| Education, Training, & Library Occupations | 12% |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations | 7% |
| Construction & Extraction Occupations | 7% |
| Management Occupations | 7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations | 6% |
| Sales & Related Occupations | 6% |
| Personal Care & Service Occupations | 5% |
| Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations | 5% |
| Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations | 4% |
| Community & Social Service Occupations | 3% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 3% |
| Transportation Occupations | 3% |
| Production Occupations | 3% |
| Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations | 2% |
| Material Moving Occupations | 2% |
| Business & Financial Operations Occupations | 2% |
| Health Technologists & Technicians | 1% |
| Architecture & Engineering Occupations | 1% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, & Media Occupations | 1% |
| Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors | 1% |
| Legal Occupations | 1% |
| Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors | 1% |
| Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations | 1% |
Arts and culture
The Lander Art Center downtown displays rotating art exhibits, holds biannual art fairs, and hosts varying art classes.[29] The work of William Shakespeare 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.[30] Lander's local library is the main branch of the Fremont County Library System,[31] 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 Asthmatic Kitty Records, founded by Sufjan Stevens.
Annual cultural events
The Pioneer Days Parade and Rodeo takes place on July 3 and 4 every year.
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The Lander Brew Festival features samples from Rocky Mountain-area breweries and has been held since 2002.[32]
Lander is also home to the Wyoming State Winter Fair.[33] 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.[34]
Attractions
Outdoor attractions near Lander include Sinks Canyon State Park, Shoshone National Forest, the Wind River Mountains, and the Red Desert. Additionally, Lander is home to a number of museums,[35] 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, 15 miles north of Lander on the Wind River Indian Reservation; the Lander Children's Museum, with hands-on exhibits; and the Evans Dahl Memorial Museum, dedicated to the Annual One Shot Antelope Hunt.[36]
Government
Since 1998, Lander and Fremont County have been represented in the Wyoming State Senate by economist/businessman Cale Case, a Republican.
Education
Public education
Public education in the city of Lander is provided by Fremont County School District #1. Lander Valley High School 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. Pathfinder is the alternative high school.
Wyoming Catholic College
In 2007, Wyoming Catholic College, a four-year, coeducational, private college was founded in Lander. The college was only the second four-year brick and mortar 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 David L. Ricken, DD, JCL, the Bishop of Cheyenne. As of 2019, Wyoming Catholic College received full accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.
National Outdoor Leadership School
The National Outdoor Leadership School (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.
Infrastructure
Health care
The Wyoming Department of Health Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), originally the Wyoming State Training School (WSTS), a residential facility for physically and mentally disabled people, is located in Lander.[37][38] The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.[39]
Postal service
The United States Postal Service operates the Lander Post Office.[40]
Airline service
Scheduled passenger airline service is available via the nearby Riverton Regional Airport located near Riverton, Wyoming.
Law Enforcement
The law enforcement within Lander consists of the Lander Police Department.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.67 square miles (12.10 km2), all of it land.[41]
Silas Canyon in the Wind River Range is close to Lander.[42]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 193 | — | |
| 1890 | 525 | 172.0% | |
| 1900 | 737 | 40.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,812 | 145.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,133 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,826 | −14.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,594 | 42.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,349 | 29.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,182 | 24.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,125 | 70.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,867 | 10.4% | |
| 1990 | 7,023 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,867 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,487 | 9.0% | |
| 2018 (est.) | 7,503 | [4] | 0.2% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[43] | |||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 7,487 people, 3,161 households, and 1,932 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,603.2 inhabitants per square mile (619.0/km2). There were 3,385 housing units at an average density of 724.8 per square mile (279.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.0% White, 0.2% African American, 7.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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[5] 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 other races, 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 per capita income 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.
Climate
As with much of the state, Lander experiences a semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers. Lander has been known to go from one extreme to another in the course of a day.
| Climate data for Lander, Wyoming (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1891–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
68 (20) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
86 (30) |
72 (22) |
65 (18) |
102 (39) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 33.1 (0.6) |
36.5 (2.5) |
47.4 (8.6) |
56.4 (13.6) |
66.5 (19.2) |
77.5 (25.3) |
86.8 (30.4) |
85.0 (29.4) |
72.8 (22.7) |
58.5 (14.7) |
42.8 (6.0) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
57.9 (14.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.2 (−12.1) |
13.9 (−10.1) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
40.1 (4.5) |
48.4 (9.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
54.3 (12.4) |
44.4 (6.9) |
32.7 (0.4) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
9.6 (−12.4) |
32.0 (0.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −39 (−39) |
−40 (−40) |
−24 (−31) |
−11 (−24) |
13 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
23 (−5) |
7 (−14) |
−14 (−26) |
−31 (−35) |
−40 (−40) |
−40 (−40) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | .41 (10) |
.58 (15) |
1.16 (29) |
1.87 (47) |
2.20 (56) |
1.28 (33) |
.78 (20) |
.61 (15) |
1.05 (27) |
1.29 (33) |
.86 (22) |
.58 (15) |
12.65 (321) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 7.6 (19) |
10.3 (26) |
16.1 (41) |
16.8 (43) |
4.8 (12) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
2.7 (6.9) |
9.8 (25) |
13.1 (33) |
10.1 (26) |
91.4 (232.15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.9 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 4.5 | 70.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.3 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 36.7 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 192.2 | 203.4 | 257.3 | 270.0 | 294.5 | 330.0 | 347.2 | 328.6 | 273.0 | 232.5 | 174.0 | 173.6 | 3,076.3 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 66.3 | 68.6 | 69.8 | 67.2 | 64.9 | 71.7 | 74.5 | 76.0 | 72.7 | 67.8 | 59.6 | 62.1 | 68.4 |
| Source: NOAA,[44] HKO (sun only, 1961−1990)[45] | |||||||||||||
Notable people
- Clayton Danks, the model of the cowboy on the Wyoming state trademark, the Bucking Horse and Rider, is interred at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander.[46]
- Larry LaRose, NASA flight engineer, shuttle training aircraft, shuttle carrier associate, is a native of Lander.
- Nate Marquardt, a mixed martial artist and current welterweight in the UFC, was born in Lander.
- Joseph B. Meyer, Wyoming attorney general and state treasurer was an assistant county attorney in Lander early in his political career.
- Bob Nicholas, Wyoming State representative from District 8 in Cheyenne, is a native of Lander.
- Sacagawea, from the Lemhi Shoshone tribe assisted Lewis and Clark on their trek of discovery across the northwest.
- Cale Case, is a native of Lander.
- Holly Allen, Miss Wyoming 2012 and Big Brother 21 contestant.
- Josh and Trent Livington-Twin towers of the 90's
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External links
Media related to Lander, Wyoming at Wikimedia Commons
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