You always hear “The best things come in small packages.” Well, this little town in Wyoming is no exception. Most people don’t know this little town in Wyoming even exists much less that one of America’s smallest towns is right here in the Cowboy State. Welcome to Lost Springs, Wyoming, one of the smallest towns in the USA.

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Lost Springs is in Converse County located in the central eastern part of the state. Lost Springs even qualifies as a full-fledged town versus a census-designated area as you might think.
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This wee little town nestled along the High Plains has a total area of .09 square miles. In 2007, the town had a whopping population of 1 and in 2010 it was home to 4 residents. See, the town IS growing.
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This little "lost" town got its name from railroad workers who could not find the springs shown on their survey maps. Lost Springs was inhabited in the 1880s and incorporated in 1911.
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At one time, the town actually had a population of 200. Most of these residents worked at the nearby Rosin coal mine. The coal mine closed in 1930 and most people left this once thriving town behind.

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The town offers a lot compared to its small population. This tiny little town has a combination post office/general store, a bar with neon light sign, a small grassy park with outhouses, and an old-timey wagon with pots and pans. I'm guessing the post office doesn't see a lot of activity.
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In 1976, Lost Springs was designated as the smallest incorporated town in America. Not only was it designated by the state of Wyoming but also by the U.S. Bicentennial Commission.
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In fact, it's even the smallest Bicentennial town. The town may be small in more ways than one but it sure is big on charm.
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To get to Lost Springs, take Hwy 20 W. from Lusk. Lost Springs is about 26 miles west. You can also take I-25 Exit 126 and proceed 16 miles northeast on US 18/20.

Check out this video of Lost Springs by YouTube user, Gotgame191.

What once was lost is now found and is one of the most charming towns around. Have you been to Lost Springs? Tell us about your experiences in the comments! Be sure to check out some more delightful small towns in Wyoming.

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Charming Towns in Wyoming

William Suphan | April 25, 2023

What are the most charming small towns in Wyoming?

The most charming small towns in Wyoming include:

  • Hulett. This town rests among the reddish cliffs of the Belle Fourche River and is surrounded by prairies, pine bluffs, and the Bear Lodge National Forest.
  • Hartville. As the oldest continuing incorporated town in the state, this town has many of its original buildings still standing.
  • Ten Sleep. Sitting at the base of the Big Horn Mountains, this town has several museums and a great brewery.
  • Kemmerer. This town has a rich history and is home to the first JC Penney store in the world. 

Discover more about the most charming small towns in Wyoming. 

What are the most beautiful towns in Wyoming?

The most beautiful towns in Wyoming include:

  • Sundance. This lovely town in the Black Hills was where the Sundance Kid was jailed and today it is quite progressive.
  • Story. Nestled near the Bighorn Mountains, this beautiful town is a haven for artists and only has a population of 900.
  • Dubois. This is one of the most gorgeous towns in Wyoming and it is surrounded by the Wind River Mountains, the Absarokas, and the Rocky Mountains.
  • Thermopolis. People from all over the state come here to soak in the hot springs and it has the largest mineral hot spring on the planet.

Learn more about the most beautiful towns in Wyoming. 

What are the most historical towns in Wyoming?

The most historical towns in Wyoming include:

  • Laramie. Starting as a tent city along the Union Pacific Railroad line in the 1860s, Laramie was named after a French trapper. 
  • Evanston. Established in 1868, Evanston had a roundhouse for locomotives and was an important stop on the Lincoln Highway.
  • Rock Springs. Immigrants from many countries worked in the coal mines here and it became known as the Home of 56 Nationalities.
  • Cheyenne. The state’s capital was built around the Union Pacific Railroad and was named after the local Native American nation that lived here.

Find out more about the most historical towns in Wyoming. 

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