My name is Marie Miller and as your Sweetwater County Wyoming host I try to post as much data online as possible in order to make it freely available to all. We gratefully accept contributions of raw data such as census information, marriage/birth/death records, obituaries, county histories, biographies, old newspaper items - anything that would help someone build their family tree!!  Feel free to email me with your contributions - every little bit helps. We regret that we are unable to do any personal research, but thankyou for visiting this site and please visit us again we are always adding updates..

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Sweetwater County was organized in 1867. Nestled in a valley at the confluence of the Green River and Bitter Creek, the town of Green River is situated among some of the most famous and beautiful rock formations in the West. This stunning backdrop was the jumping-off point for John Wesley Powell's famous river explorations. The city's story is intertwined with the arteries of westward expansion. The Colorado River system, the Cherokee and Overland Trails, the Union Pacific Railroad. the Lincoln Highway, the interstate highway system, and even Americas first intergalactic Space Ports are all part of the story of Green River. After its humble start as an Overland Trail stage station, the town grew in anticipation of the arrival of the transcontinental railroad and eventually became the Sweetwater County seat. The Green River, ranching, recreation, and the chemical industry also play a part in the town's history.

The largest county in Wyoming, Sweetwater County is larger than six states and is the eighth largest county nationwide (not including boroughs and census areas in Alaska.

Incorporated Cities and Towns are those of Green River, Rock Springs, Granger, Superior, Wamsutter, and Bairoil.

If you happen to be looking for information about people who lived in Burntfork, Mckinnon, and Washum, and you do not find information in this site, look in the Daggett County Utah site, or the Uinta County Wyoming Site.

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If you would like to just scan an obituary  or a gravestone photo and email it to me that would also be appreciated along with any other information that you may have.

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