Johnson County, County administrative division in Wyoming, United States.
Johnson County spans 4,175 square miles in north central Wyoming, with the Bighorn Mountains forming its northwestern boundary along Interstate 25 and 90.
The territory was established as Pease County in 1875, then renamed Johnson County in 1879 after Cheyenne attorney E. P. Johnson.
The county's population maintains strong agricultural traditions, with numerous ranches and farms contributing to Wyoming's rural heritage.
The Johnson County Planning Department, located at 26 N DeSmet Ave in Buffalo, manages land development, rural addressing systems, and wastewater permits.
The county flag design incorporates elements of the Basque ikurriña, reflecting the substantial Basque population that settled in the region.
Location: Wyoming
Inception: 1881
Capital city: Buffalo
Shares border with: Sheridan County, Campbell County, Converse County, Natrona County, Washakie County, Big Horn County
Website: http://johnsoncountywyoming.org
GPS coordinates: 44.04000,-106.59000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
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