Ghost Towns of the Rockies

Jay Em

Ghost town in Goshen County, Wyoming · Oregon Trail district

Founded
1880
Peak Population
~200
Elevation
4,300 ft
Primary Industry
other
County
Goshen
Coordinates
42.4614, -104.3697
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History

Named for the JM cattle brand of rancher Jim Moore. A ranching community that once had a post office, school, church, and store. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its well-preserved group of early Wyoming ranch buildings. Now about 4 residents.

Visiting Jay Em

What remains: Near-ghost. ~4 residents. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Access: Highway 157 from Fort Laramie. Paved/gravel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jay Em?

Jay Em is located in Goshen County, Wyoming, in the Oregon Trail area at an elevation of 4,300 ft, coordinates 42.4614, -104.3697.

Can you visit Jay Em today?

Highway 157 from Fort Laramie. Paved/gravel.

What remains at Jay Em?

Near-ghost. ~4 residents. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

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