Fremont County, Wyoming

About

Fremont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,123 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 39,317 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lander. The county was created 140 years ago in 1883.

Fremont County is located in west-central Wyoming. It was originally populated by Native American tribes like the Eastern Shoshone. The county was created in 1884 and named after Civil War general John C. Frémont.

In the 1880s, the county became important for cattle ranching and agriculture. The Wind River Indian Reservation was established in 1905.

Major Towns and Features

Some main towns and features in Fremont County include:

• Lander - The scenic county seat located where the Oregon and Mormon Trails crossed the Popo Agie River.
• Riverton - Largest city, established as a trading post in 1906 by Louis Miller.
• Wind River Indian Reservation - Home to the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes.
• South Pass City - Ghost town and former mining community near the Continental Divide.

Things to See and Do

Top attractions and activities in Fremont County include:

• Exploring the historic gold rush town of South Pass City Historic Site.
• Hiking through stunning peaks and valleys in the Wind River Mountains.
• Discovering Native American history and culture at the Wind River Heritage Center in Riverton.
• Touring the Oregon Buttes badlands and unique rock formations.
• Tracking wolves, bears, and other wildlife on a tour in Boysen State Park.

Fremont County offers diverse landscapes, traces of the Old West, and indigenous heritage. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home taking in the area's natural splendor.

Quick Facts about Fremont County

Geography

Fremont County is located at 43°2'26"N 108°37'50"W (43.0405300, -108.6304200). It has 7 neighbors: Carbon County, Hot Springs County, Natrona County, Sublette County, Sweetwater County, Teton County and Washakie County.

The largest city of Fremont County is Riverton with a population of 10,819. Other cities include and Lander population 7,467. See all Fremont County cities & populated places.

Fremont County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County.

City Name	Population	Title
Riverton	10,819	City in Freemont County, Wyoming
Lander	7,467	City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Fort Washakie	1,759	Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Arapahoe	1,656	Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Ethete	1,553	Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Dubois	965	Town of the United States
Shoshoni	648	Town of the United States
Hudson	443	Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Pavillion	230	Town of the United States

People born in Fremont County, including politician Frank Mockler, politician Walter Urbigkit, .

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