Kemmerer, County seat in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States.
Kemmerer spans across 7.8 square miles of terrain at an elevation of 2,118 meters in southwestern Wyoming, surrounded by fossil-rich geological formations.
The city emerged in 1897 when Patrick Quealy established it during coal mining operations, naming it after his business partner Mahlon Kemmerer.
The annual FossilFest and Oyster Ridge Music Festival in July connect residents with scientific discoveries and musical performances in the mountain setting.
The Fossil Butte National Monument near Kemmerer contains extensive collections of preserved fish fossils available for public viewing throughout the year.
TerraPower selected Kemmerer as the location for a nuclear reactor project, marking a transition from its coal mining heritage to nuclear energy development.
Location: Lincoln County
Inception: 1897
Elevation above the sea: 2,118 m
Website: http://www.kemmerer.org
Website: http://kemmerer.org
GPS coordinates: 41.78944,-110.54639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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