Alpine, WY

    Alpine, WY

    • Settled: 1900
    • Origin of Name: Named for the area’s alpine beauty
    • Notable Features: Located at the convergence of Grays River, Salt River and the Snake River, Alpine Junction marks the beginning of Palisades Reservoir; half of its streets are in Wyoming, the other half in Idaho; Hwys 26 and 89 split there, with 89 continuing 36 miles to Jackson Hole; Post Office, Town Hall, Cemetery, Fire Department; LDS Church; Propane, Health Clinic; Eating & Convenience Stores; rafting on Snake River begins at Alpine; close to hunting, fishing, snowmobiling areas; Robert Stuart’s party camped in the area in fall of 1812
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    • Location: 32.7 miles (37 miles) north of Afton on Hwy 89
    • 2020 Census Population: 1,222, up from 825 in 2010

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