Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Hartville

Ghost town in Platte County, Wyoming · Hartville district

Founded
1884
Peak Population
~1,000
Elevation
4,700 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Platte
Coordinates
42.3275, -104.7252
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History

Wyoming's oldest incorporated town, founded around copper mining that began in the 1880s. Later became an iron ore mining center. Home to the Miners & Stockmen's Steakhouse & Bar, claimed to be the oldest operating bar in Wyoming (est. 1862 as a stage stop). About 62 residents remain.

Visiting Hartville

What remains: Near-ghost. ~62 residents. Oldest bar in Wyoming (Miners & Stockmen's Bar).

Access: Highway 270 from Guernsey. Paved.

Photos

Hartville, WY - looking west
Hartville, WY - looking west — QKC (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hartville?

Hartville is located in Platte County, Wyoming, in the Hartville area at an elevation of 4,700 ft, coordinates 42.3275, -104.7252.

Can you visit Hartville today?

Highway 270 from Guernsey. Paved.

What remains at Hartville?

Near-ghost. ~62 residents. Oldest bar in Wyoming (Miners & Stockmen's Bar).

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