Granger, Wyoming

Granger is a town along Blacks Fork near the western edge of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States.

[6] The station, which was built of stone and adobe in 1856, was in operation when Mark Twain passed through, and still stands today.

[7] The area of what is present-day Granger had significance to the mountain men who trapped in the early years of the American West.

Several weeks were spent recounting events from the previous year and reveling in assorted amusements, while lubricated with liquor.

[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.55 km2), all land.

21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 10.5% of families and 12.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 5.7% of under eighteens and 21.1% of those over 64.

Public education in the town of Granger is provided by Sweetwater County School District #2.