Rawlins, WY
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About Rawlins
- • Actor Matthew Fox, known for "Lost," was raised on a ranch near Rawlins.
- • The Wyoming Frontier Prison, a significant historical site, is found in Rawlins.
- • The Union Pacific Railroad established Rawlins, making it a vital transportation hub.
- • Rawlins boasts the only known natural bridge formed of white quartz in the US.
- • The oil boom in the 1970s drastically increased Rawlins' population and economy.
- • Named for Union General John A. Rawlins in 1868, it was incorporated in 1886.
- • With around 8,200 residents, the population is less than in 1980.
- • Sitting at 6,755 feet, the air is thin, offering stunning mountain vistas.
- • Correctional facilities provide a major source of employment in Rawlins.
- • Rawlins feels like a resilient, windswept town with a strong sense of history.
- • No pro teams here, but the Denver Broncos are a popular regional favorite.
- • Rawlins High School Outlaws have a fierce rivalry with the Rock Springs Tigers.