Wheatland, WY
Music connected to Wheatland
About Wheatland
- • Professional bull rider, JW Harris, a four-time world champion, calls Wheatland home.
- • The Wyoming Wheat Growers Association, supporting the state's wheat industry, was founded here.
- • The Cheyenne and Burlington Railroad spurred Wheatland's growth as a vital shipping point.
- • A former German POW camp during World War II was located near Wheatland.
- • The 1985 flood caused significant damage, leading to infrastructure improvements.
- • It's named for the area's wheat production; established in 1886, incorporated in 1887.
- • With around 3,500 residents, it's a small town with big Wyoming spirit.
- • At 4,741 feet, the altitude offers stunning views of the Laramie Range.
- • Agriculture, particularly farming and ranching, forms the economic backbone.
- • Wheatland feels like a peaceful, close-knit community with friendly faces.
- • The Denver Broncos, the closest NFL team, won Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
- • Wheatland High School's wrestling team has a history of state championships.
Artists From Wheatland
Songs About Wheatland
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