Rock Springs, Wyoming

Rock Springs is an American city in the state of Wyoming. It is in Sweetwater County. The city has about 23,526 people. On September 2, 1885, a riot between the Chinese immigrant miners and white immigrant miners killed at least 26 people and it was caused because of racial tensions and labor dispute.

Rock Springs, Wyoming
Panorama of downtown Rock Springs, looking southeast from grant Street
Panorama of downtown Rock Springs, looking southeast from grant Street
Flag of Rock Springs, Wyoming
Location of Rock Springs in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Location of Rock Springs in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Rock Springs is located in the United States
Rock Springs
Rock Springs
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°35′27″N 109°13′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountySweetwater
Rock Springs1888
Area
  Total19.75 sq mi (51.16 km2)
  Land19.75 sq mi (51.16 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation6,388 ft (1,947 m)
Population
  Total23,526
  Density1,191.0/sq mi (459.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Codes
82901, 82902, 82942
Area code307
FIPS code56-67235[4]
GNIS feature ID1593588 [2]
Websitewww.rswy.net

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