Cokeville, WY

    Cokeville, WY

    • Settled: 1869-First settler: Tilford Kutch, later opened a trading post & ferry across Smiths Fork River.
    • Origin of Name: Named after “coke” a coal by-product
    • Location: 30 miles southeast of Montpelier on Hwy 30
    • Famous for: Once called “Sheep Capital of the World;” Cokeville School Hostage Incident- 1986
    • Notable Features: Airport, City Offices, Park, Post Office, Fire Station, Sr. Center, Cemetery, Chamber of Commerce; Elementary School K-6, High School 7-12; Motel, Pine Creek Ski Area, Cafe, Convenience Store.
    • Local Celebrations: Community Easter Egg Hunt- Easter, Pioneer Days Celebration & Rodeo, Christmas Tree Lighting
    • Well Known Natives: Minerva Teichert, noted early 20th century LDS artist
    • Population: 2020 Census: 502

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