Cokeville
Ghost town in Lincoln County, Wyoming · UPRR district
Founded
1874
Peak Population
~500
Elevation
6,191 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Lincoln
Coordinates
42.0833, -110.9500
History
A railroad and ranching town on the Oregon Short Line Railroad. Known for the 1986 Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis. While not technically a ghost town, its population has steadily declined from its railroad heyday.
Visiting Cokeville
What remains: Near-ghost. ~535 residents. Small ranching/railroad community.
Access: Highway 30 in southwest Wyoming. Paved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cokeville?
Cokeville is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in the UPRR area at an elevation of 6,191 ft, coordinates 42.0833, -110.9500.
Can you visit Cokeville today?
Highway 30 in southwest Wyoming. Paved.
What remains at Cokeville?
Near-ghost. ~535 residents. Small ranching/railroad community.