Laramie County

Laramie County is an administrative division in southeastern Wyoming that spans plains and mountain terrain across its land area. The region combines diverse landscapes and encompasses several communities, with Cheyenne serving as its administrative hub.

The county was established in 1867 as part of Dakota Territory, named after Jacques La Ramee, a French-Canadian fur trader who explored the region. This founding shaped the early development of local administration and settlement patterns.

The Laramie County Library System operates multiple branches throughout the region, including Wyoming's first Carnegie Public Library in Cheyenne from 1902. These facilities shape the cultural life of the county and reflect how communities valued public access to knowledge.

Visitors can find county offices in Cheyenne where information on permits and public records is readily available. The central location makes it easy to navigate the region and access local services.

The county is one of the least densely populated areas while simultaneously being the most populous within the state of Wyoming. This contradiction reflects the dramatic contrasts in how people are distributed across the wider region.

Location: Wyoming

Inception: 1867

Capital city: Cheyenne

Shares border with: Goshen County, Banner County, Kimball County, Weld County, Larimer County, Albany County, Platte County

Website: http://webgate.co.laramie.wy.us

GPS coordinates: 41.32000,-104.69000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30