Gillette, Energy production city in Wyoming, United States.
Located in northeastern Wyoming at 1388 meters elevation, Gillette extends across the Powder River Basin between the Bighorn Mountains and Black Hills.
The city originated in 1892 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad established a station, naming it after surveyor Edward Gillette.
The Donkey Creek Festival brings together local artists, musicians, and performers each year to celebrate the community through exhibitions and performances.
The Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport connects Gillette with major transportation hubs, while Jefferson Lines provides intercity bus services throughout the region.
Gillette contributes 35 percent of the national coal supply through its surrounding mines, earning its designation as the Energy Capital of the Nation.
Location: Campbell County
Inception: 1892
Elevation above the sea: 1,388 m
Website: https://www.gillettewy.gov/
Address: Gillette, WY, USA 82716 Gillette
Website: https://gillettewy.gov
GPS coordinates: 44.28278,-105.50528
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15
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