29-542: Meeteetse is a town in Park County , Wyoming , United States. The population was 327 at the 2010 census . The town's name is derived from a Shoshone term for "nearby". Meeteetse is located at 44°9′21″N 108°52′8″W / 44.15583°N 108.86889°W / 44.15583; -108.86889 (44.155954, -108.869022). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has
58-681: A K–12 campus, serves the town. Meeteetse has a public library , a branch of the Park County Library System. On State Street, the main road in town, is the retail shop of the Meeteetse Chocolatier, which sells gourmet chocolate to fans around the world. The business was created by saddle bronc rider Tim Kellogg as a way to make money when he needed to buy a new saddle. Kellogg continues to make every single item in his store, resulting in small batches with unusual flavors like Coor's or mesquite truffles. There are
87-529: A family was $ 58,297. Males had a median income of $ 40,036 versus $ 27,450 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,203. About 5.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. Like almost all of Wyoming, Park County is overwhelmingly Republican. School districts include: The portion of Park County in Yellowstone National Park
116-461: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92. The county population contained 24.40% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
145-508: A male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.74. The median age in the town was 51.3 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
174-459: A monastery in Meeteetse. Meeteetse was where the last known wild population of black-footed ferrets was discovered in 1981. All black-footed ferrets on earth are descended from this group of about 130, which had dwindled to 18 individuals by 1985. They were all captured, and seven of those managed to breed, thus saving the species. Park County, Wyoming Park County is a county in
203-715: A number of museums in Meeteetse, including the Charles Belden Museum of Western Photography, the Meeteetse Museum, and the First National Bank Museum . The Belden Museum features the photographs of Charles Belden , mostly taken in the 1920s and 1930s. The Meeteetse Museum showcases the history of Meeteetse and the surrounding area and includes exhibits on the endangered black-footed ferret , the Meeteetse Mercantile,
232-459: A total area of 0.87 square miles (2.25 km), all land. Sunshine 3NE is a weather station near Lower Sunshine Reservoir , a lake nearby to the south of Meeteetse. As of the census of 2010, there were 327 people, 153 households, and 94 families residing in the town. The population density was 375.9 inhabitants per square mile (145.1/km). There were 177 housing units at an average density of 203.4 per square mile (78.5/km). The racial makeup of
261-786: Is held under state or federal control. Most of the Shoshone National Forest, the first national forest, and a portion of Yellowstone National Park, the first national park, fall within Park County boundaries. Three rivers flow through Park County: the Greybull and Shoshone Rivers which are tributaries to the Big Horn River, and the Clark's Fork River which flows into the Yellowstone River. According to
290-583: Is mostly within the limits of Park County. Immigrants from Ireland and Germany settled in what would become Park County in the 1870s. Immigrants from England were the largest immigrant group in Park County in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 1911 when the county was organized the largest population group in the county were first generation English immigrants and their Wyoming-born children. Many English immigrants who had settled in Wyoming and become American citizens remained connected to England, many of
319-588: Is not in any school district. 44°29′N 109°34′W / 44.49°N 109.56°W / 44.49; -109.56 First National Bank of Meeteetse The First National Bank of Meeteetse , also known as the Bank Museum and the Old Bank Building , was built in Meeteetse, Wyoming in 1901 for Hogg, Cheesman, McDonald and Company Bankers. The following year it was renamed to
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#1732801723061348-709: The U.S. state of Wyoming . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 29,624. The county seat is Cody . Park County is a major tourism destination. The county has over 53 percent of Yellowstone National Park 's land area. Many attractions abound, including the Buffalo Bill Historical Center , the Cody Stampede Rodeo , the Ghost Town of Kirwin , and the western museum Old Trail Town. Wyoming gained separate territorial status in 1868. Before that, most of
377-587: The US Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 6,967 square miles (18,040 km ), of which 6,942 square miles (17,980 km ) is land and 25 square miles (65 km ) (0.4%) is water. As of the 2000 United States Census , there were 25,786 people, 10,312 households, and 7,094 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 11,869 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km ). The racial makeup of
406-434: The poverty line , including 16.60% of those under age 18 and 8.30% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 28,205 people, 11,885 households, and 7,777 families in the county. The population density was 4.1 people per square mile (1.6 people/km ). There were 13,562 housing units at an average density of 2.0 units per square mile (0.77 units/km ). The racial makeup of
435-648: The Forest Service Cabin, and local ranch families and cowboys. The Bank Museum is located in the old First National Bank Building, this building is on the National Register of Historic Places and has recently undergone restoration. The Bank Museum features photography and other art exhibits throughout the year, in addition to artifacts from the bank's past. Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel are building
464-406: The age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.6% were non-families, and 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 43.6 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 46,637 and the median income for
493-404: The average family size was 3.00. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males. The median income for a household in the town
522-689: The children of these English immigrants who had been born and raised in Wyoming joined the Canadian military in order to fight alongside Britain during World War I , and subsequently, when America joined the war many volunteered to join the United States military before the U.S. officially instituted a draft. In 1913, Hot Springs County was created from portions of Park County, Big Horn County , and Fremont County . Park County also had minor boundary adjustments in 1929 and 1931, but otherwise its boundaries have remained unchanged. Much of Park County
551-410: The county was 95.6% white, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 31.7% were German , 16.3% were English , 15.4% were Irish , and 6.3% were American . Of the 11,885 households, 26.1% had children under
580-471: The county was 96.46% White , 0.09% Black or African American , 0.47% Native American , 0.44% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 1.41% from other races , and 1.08% from two or more races. 3.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 26.3% were of German and 13.3% English ancestry. There were 10,312 households, out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.90% were married couples living together, 7.10% had
609-441: The more concise First National Bank of Meeteetse. The bank occupied the first floor while the second floor was initially the town council's meeting place. The bank remained on the first floor until 1975. From 1975 the building operated as a museum, and was renovated in 1987 for that purpose. The two-story brick bank is located on a corner lot. The brick facade is accented by pilasters at the angled corner entrance and inset panels at
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#1732801723061638-424: The parapet level. Stained glass was used in the large arched window on the south side of the first floor and over the entry door. The east elevation formerly abutted another building and is entirely blank, while the north elevation is on an alley, with a wood stair to the second floor. The interior is restored according to historic photographs with the original teller's cage and the vault. This article about
667-406: The population. There were 151 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and
696-567: The state's area was included in either Laramie County (part of the Dakota Territory ) or as unorganized territory within the Dakota Territory. Wyoming Territory was established on July 25, 1868, at which time Laramie County was assigned to this jurisdiction. The area now known as Park County was established as Carter County, then Sweetwater County. In 1884 it was assigned to Fremont County; this continued until 1896, when it
725-521: The town was 51.7% male and 48.3% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 351 people, 151 households, and 94 families residing in the town. The population density was 428.7 people per square mile (165.3/km). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 229.6 per square mile (88.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.15% White , 0.28% Native American , 0.28% Pacific Islander , 0.85% from other races , and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino peopleof any race were 2.56% of
754-410: The town was 97.6% White , 0.6% African American , 0.6% Native American , 0.6% from other races , and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.8% of the population. There were 153 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had
783-442: Was $ 29,167, and the median income for a family was $ 31,953. Males had a median income of $ 21,250 versus $ 18,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 12,030. About 5.8% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over. Public education in the town of Meeteetse is provided by Park County School District #16 . Meeteetse School,
812-414: Was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.10 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 35,829, and the median income for a family was $ 41,406. Males had a median income of $ 33,452 versus $ 20,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,020. About 8.40% of families and 12.70% of the population were below
841-441: Was assigned to Big Horn County. Wyoming achieved statehood in 1890. The area of present-day Park continued as part of Big Horn County until 1909, when Park County was authorized. The county governing structure was put in place during 1911; a courthouse was constructed 1911–1912. An addition to the building was completed in 1983, and the complete building was restored in 1985. The county was named for Yellowstone National Park which
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