Afton, Wyoming

Afton is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 2,172 at the 2020 census.[2]

Afton Wyoming Elkhorn Arch July 31 2013.jpg
Location of Afton in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Location of Afton in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
Coordinates: 42°43′42″N 110°55′45″W / 42.72833°N 110.92917°W / 42.72833; -110.92917Coordinates: 42°43′42″N 110°55′45″W / 42.72833°N 110.92917°W / 42.72833; -110.92917
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyLincoln
Area
 • Total4.45 sq mi (11.51 km2)
 • Land4.44 sq mi (11.50 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Population
 • Total2,172
 • Density489.3/sq mi (188.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83110
FIPS code56-00245[3]
GNIS feature ID1597691[4]
Websitewww.aftonwyoming.gov

Afton is home to the world's largest arch made of elk antlers, it weighs 15 tons.

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Afton town, Wyoming". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.