Buford, unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming, United States
Buford is an unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming, located near Laramie in the southeastern part of the state. The settlement consists of scattered buildings across the high plains, with a small commercial area serving local residents and travelers.
The community developed in the 1800s as a settlement for ranchers and railroad workers in the area. Over time it remained a modest way station rather than growing into a larger town, serving people passing through the region.
The settlement sits along a main highway and is straightforward to find when traveling through the region near Laramie. The flat, open landscape offers little shelter, so visitors should be prepared for changing weather at any time.
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