Weston County

Weston County is an administrative division in northeastern Wyoming covering diverse terrain with forested hills, grassland, and portions of the Black Hills region. Newcastle functions as its administrative center, housing government offices that serve the county's residents.

The county was established in 1890 from parts of a neighboring administrative region during a period when railroads were driving regional growth. This creation allowed for independent local governance as the area continued to develop.

The area carries the name of a railroad businessman whose work shaped regional growth. Local communities maintain connections to this transportation heritage, which remains part of how people understand their home.

Visitors will find most services centered in Newcastle, where all government offices are located together. The county is sparsely populated, so it helps to know where facilities are situated before traveling.

The territory borders eight different administrative regions across Wyoming and South Dakota, making it a natural meeting point for cross-boundary activity. This unusual position at the edge of multiple jurisdictions shapes local economic and social connections.

Location: Wyoming

Inception: 1890

Capital city: Newcastle

Shares border with: Crook County, Lawrence County, Pennington County, Custer County, Niobrara County, Converse County, Campbell County

Website: http://westongov.com

GPS coordinates: 43.84000,-104.56000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49