Laramie, WY
| Laramie, Wyoming | |
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| City | |
Downtown Laramie Historic District
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| Motto: Gem City of the Plains | |
 Location in Albany County and the state of Wyoming. |
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| Coordinates: 41°19′N 105°35′W / 41.317°N 105.583°WCoordinates: 41°19′N 105°35′W / 41.317°N 105.583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Dave Paulekas |
| Area | |
| • City | 17.76 sq mi (46.00 km2) |
| • Land | 17.74 sq mi (45.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,165 ft (2,184 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • City | 30,816 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 31,681 |
| • Density | 1,700/sq mi (670/km2) |
| • Metro | 37,956 |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP Code | 82070-82073 |
| Area code | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-45050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1590526 |
| Website | www |
Laramie /ˈlærəmi/ is a city and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 30,816 at the 2010 census. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.
Laramie was settled in the mid-19th century along the Union Pacific Railroad line, which crosses the Laramie River at Laramie. It is home to the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Technical Institute, and a branch of Laramie County Community College. Laramie Regional Airport serves Laramie. The ruins of Fort Sanders, an army fort predating Laramie, lie just south of the city along Route 287. Located in the Laramie Valley between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range, the city draws outdoor enthusiasts with its abundance of outdoor activities.
In 2011, Laramie was named as one of the best cities in which to retire by Money Magazine, which cited its scenic location, low taxes, and educational opportunities.
Laramie was named for Jacques LaRamie, a French or French-Canadian trapper who disappeared in the Laramie Mountains in the late 1810s and was never heard from again. He was one of the first Europeans to visit the area. European-American settlers named a river, mountain range, peak, US Army fort, county, and city for him. More Wyoming landmarks are named for him than for any other trapper but Jim Bridger. Because the name was used so frequently, the town was called Laramie City for decades to distinguish it from other uses.
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