Facts about Wyoming

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Fast facts about the history, abbreviation, name origin, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Wyoming ...

  • Capital city of Wyoming - Cheyenne

  • Info about Statehood - The Date that Wyoming was admitted to the Union - July 10, 1890
  • Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:
    • Abbreviation - Wyo.

  • Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 97818 square miles
  • The Constitution - Wyoming was the 44th State to be admitted to the Union
  • 3 Largest Cities in Wyoming - Cheyenne, Casper and Laramie
  • Wyoming State Motto - " Equal Rights "
  • Facts about the Wyoming State Nickname - The Equality State ( From the traditional high standing of the women of Wyoming who were the first in the nation to vote and hold public office )
  • Name of the State Song is " Wyoming " the words of the song are by Charles E. Winter and music composed by G.E.Knapp
  • Short History of Wyoming - Acquired by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase (1803), Wyoming became a ranching center after the Union Pacific Railroad was established (1868).
  • Origin of the name - Named after the Dakota word "mscheweamiing" meaning "large plains."

Best Places to Visit in Wyoming
Where are the best places to visit in Wyoming? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Wyoming? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Wyoming during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Wyoming. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Wyoming!

Best Places to Visit in Wyoming - Tourist attractions

  • Yellowstone National Park
    Grand Teton National Park
    Fort Caspar Museum and Historical Site
    Mormon Pioneer Handcart Visitor Center
    Teton Science School

Best Places to Visit in Wyoming - Historical Sites

  • Connor Battlefield State Historic Site
    Fort Fetterman State Historic Site
    Historic Governors' Mansion
    Independence Rock State Historic Site
    Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Wyoming
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Wyoming:

  • Wyoming State Bird Symbol - Meadowlark

  • Wyoming State Flower Symbol - Indian Paintbrush
  • Wyoming State Reptile Emblem - Horned Toad
  • Tree - Plains Cottonwood

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