Weston County, Wyoming

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Weston County, Wyoming

Name

Weston County, Wyoming

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Weston County is a political subdivision of the U.S. state of Wyoming, established in 1890 from parts of Crook County. The county seat is located in Newcastle, a town founded following the discovery of significant coal deposits. It features protected lands like the Black Hills National Forest.

Statistics

Area

6,216.00 km²

Population

6,838

Location