Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan is a small city in northern Wyoming that serves as county seat for Sheridan County. It covers 8.5 sq mi (22 sq km) and has a population of 17,000 people (2011 estimate). It is 3,743 ft (1,141 m) above sea level.

Kendrick Mansion (Trail End State Historic Site), Sheridan, Wyoming
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As with many of the towns in Wyoming, Sheridan was founded in the second half of the 19th century, and named after Union soldiers who explored and established a military presence in the area. It was named after General Philip Sheridan, the Union cavarlry leader during the American Civil War.

Sheridan experiences a semi-arid climate with hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters. July is the hottest month in Sheridan, with average high temperature of 85.2°F (29.6°C). January is the coldest month, when average low temperature drops to 9.7°F (-12.4°C). Total precipitation of a year is just 14.72 in (373.9 mm), much of which in the form of snow, which falls heavily from November until April.

Visiting Sheridan

Sheridan is served by Interstate 90 north of Buffalo.

Places of Interest in Sheridan

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