Evanston

Evanston is a city in Uinta County, Wyoming, sitting at 2,057 meters elevation in the wide-open landscape of western Wyoming near the Utah border. The town developed around railroad facilities and retains that industrial foundation in its layout and buildings.

The Union Pacific Railroad founded Evanston in 1868 and built a machine shop and roundhouse that secured the settlement as a railroad hub. This founding established the basis for the city's growth throughout the following decades.

Chinese railroad workers established their own neighborhood north of the tracks and shaped the early character of this settlement. Their influence remains visible in how the community developed around the railroad industry.

The Bear River State Park beside Interstate 80 offers trails, wildlife viewing areas, and rest facilities for travelers passing through the region. The park is easily accessible and provides a place to stretch and observe the local landscape.

Nine buildings in the city, including the Uinta County Courthouse and the Union Pacific Railroad Complex, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These structures document the industrial and civic history that shaped the community's development.

Location: Uinta County

Inception: 1868

Elevation above the sea: 2,057 m

Shares border with: Tabiona

Website: https://evanstonwy.org

GPS coordinates: 41.26333,-110.96472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:38