Monarch
Ghost town in Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Coalfield district
Founded
1903
Peak Population
~800
Elevation
3,900 ft
Primary Industry
coal
County
Sheridan
Coordinates
44.9030, -107.0351
History
A coal mining camp in the Sheridan coalfield that supplied fuel to the Burlington Railroad. Company-owned housing, store, and recreational facilities. The mines closed in the 1950s as diesel replaced coal.
Visiting Monarch
What remains: Scattered ruins. Mine tipple foundations visible.
Access: County road from Sheridan area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Monarch?
Monarch is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming, in the Sheridan Coalfield area at an elevation of 3,900 ft, coordinates 44.9030, -107.0351.
Can you visit Monarch today?
County road from Sheridan area.
What remains at Monarch?
Scattered ruins. Mine tipple foundations visible.