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Laramie, Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming is a city of around 27,000 that sits in the Laramie Valley, on the Laramie River. It is built on a high plain between two mountain ranges, and the area is extremely beautiful. Because of the location and altitude, Laramie experiences long, cold and dry winters with short summers that get quite a bit of rain. Those moving to Laramie will also discover a city with a very low crime rate.

Economy:
The median income for Laramie is much lower than the state average. The cost of living is lower than the national average. Unemployment is very low in Laramie, at only 4.7 percent. Wyoming has no state tax, making it a good place to start and maintain a business.

History:
Laramie was founded in the 1866 as a tent fort. The primary purpose was to protect the building of the transcontinental Union Pacific railroad. Soon, many settlers had arrived, and a small town had sprung up. The town was a violent and lawless place until the first county Sheriff organized a vigilante lynching party and took control. The city was incorporated in 1873. In 1869, when Wyoming was organized as a territory, it granted equal rights to women. In 1870, Laramie was the first place in the nation where women served on a jury, and the first woman voted in an election.

Tourism:
Laramie Jubilee Days are celebrated annually around the 4th of July. Events include a rodeo and a midway. The Wyoming Territorial Prison is a great tour. It was built in 1872 and is fully restored. The Ames Monument is just east of Laramie. It is a granite pyramid standing 60 feet high that was built by the railroad in 1882. Built in 1868, the historic Ivenson Mansion has tours daily. There are many, many outdoor activities around Laramie. You can hunt, fish, hike, bike, ski, snowboard, camp, or do just about anything you can imagine there. The Medicine Bow National Forest provides all those activities, plus rock climbing and magnificent scenery. There are several dude ranches around Laramie.

Colleges/Universities:

• University of Wyoming
• Wyoming Technical Institute
• Colorado State University
• Aims Community College

Interesting Facts:

• Laramie is named for a French trapper, Jaques LaRamie, who disappeared in the mountains in 1810 and was never seen again.
• Laramie had national attention over the beating death of Matthew Shepard because he was gay in 1998.