Aladdin, Wyoming

Aladdin is a 30-acre hamlet[1] in eastern Crook County, Wyoming, United States. It lies at the junction of Wyoming routes 24 and 111, northeast of the town of Sundance, the county seat of Crook County.[2] Its elevation is 3,688 feet (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.

Aladdin
Hamlet
Aladdin, Wyoming population sign
Aladdin
Location within the state of Wyoming
Aladdin
Aladdin (the United States)
Coordinates: 44.6399866°N 104.1835510°W / 44.6399866; -104.1835510
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyCrook
Area
 • Total30 acres (10 ha)
Elevation
3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total15
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82710

In July 2014, the Brangle family, which owns the town, announced that it was for sale: included in the $1.5 million price were 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] After the town sold at auction the deal had fallen through. In June 2019 the town sold to Trent Tope. Trent has added bathrooms and a 26 ft bar.[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. 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. "Free ZIP Code Lookup with area code, county, geocode, MSA/PMSA, population". www.zipinfo.com. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  5. "Nearly entire town of Aladdin, WY is up for sale". Newscenter1. Archived from the original on May 31, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  6. "Historic 125 Year Old Aladdin Store, Aladdin, WY - Absolute Real Estate Auction". Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  7. Star-Tribune, Jim Holland For the. "Sold: Tiny town of Aladdin bought for a bargain". Retrieved 26 October 2017.
  8. "Aladdin, Wyoming Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved 26 October 2017.



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