Aladdin, Wyoming

Aladdin
Hamlet

Aladdin, Wyoming population sign
Aladdin
Aladdin

Location within the state of Wyoming

Coordinates: 44°38′24″N 104°11′01″W / 44.6399866°N 104.1835510°W / 44.6399866; -104.1835510Coordinates: 44°38′24″N 104°11′01″W / 44.6399866°N 104.1835510°W / 44.6399866; -104.1835510
Area
 • Total 30 acres (10 ha)
Elevation 3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Population (2009)
 • Total 15
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 • Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 82710

Aladdin is a 30-acre hamlet[1] in eastern Crook County, Wyoming, United States. It lies at the junction of WYO 24 and WYO 111 northeast of the town of Sundance, the county seat of Crook County.[2] Its elevation is 3,688 feet (1,124 m)(1,124 m).[3] Although Aladdin is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82710;[4] the post office is located in the town's general store, which was established in 1896, serving as a commissary for local coal workers.

In July 2014, the Brangle family, which owns the town, announced the town was for sale: included in the $1.5 million price are the general store, a bar, the family's four-bedroom home and the town's trailer park (excluding the trailers).[1] After the town failed to sell at the asking price, Rick Brangle decided to sell the town at auction.[5] The auction took place June 2, 2017,[6] and the town sold to Maynard and Lee Rude for $490,000.[7]

Public education in the community of Aladdin is provided by Crook County School District #1. The 2009 U.S. Census reports that there are 15 people and five families in the community, down from its coal mining peak of 200 people.[1]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Aladdin has a semi-arid climate.[8]

The 1986 science-fiction/fantasy family film Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star takes place in Aladdin.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sloane, Ryan (July 25, 2014). "For sale: Town of Aladdin, Wyo., for $1.5 million". CNNMoney. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
  2. ↑ Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 116.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aladdin
  4. ↑ Zip Code Lookup
  5. ↑ "Nearly entire town of Aladdin, WY is up for sale". Newscenter1. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Historic 125 Year Old Aladdin Store, Aladdin, WY - Absolute Real Estate Auction". Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  7. ↑ http://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/sold-tiny-town-of-aladdin-bought-for-a-bargain/article_e664bd32-119a-5ac1-aae7-3300af192898.html
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Aladdin, Wyoming


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