Wyoming State Information

Welcome to the Wyoming information page! Discover Wyoming by browsing this page for interesting pieces of Wyoming trivia, history, state facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great state of Wyoming or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track.

Little Bit of History

The state of Wyoming encompasses 97,818 square miles and is ranked 10th in the nation's total area. It was the 44th state to enter the union on July 10, 1890. The name Wyoming was derived from the Munsee name xwè:wamenk, meaning at the big river flat.

Essentials

Motto-

Equal Rights

Capital-

Cheyenne

Time Zone-

Mountain

Demonym-

Wyomingite

Quarter

Introduced - 2007

Song

Wyoming

In the far and mighty West, Where the crimson sun seeks rest,
There's a growing splendid State that lies above, On the breast of this great land; Where the massive Rockies stand,

Did You Know?

• Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote.
• Yellowstone was named the first official National Park in 1872.
• The largest coal mine in the USA is Black Thunder located near Wright.
• The first Dude Ranch in Wyoming was the Eaton Ranch, near Wolf. The Eaton's also came up with the term "dude".

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Are you thinking about moving to Wyoming? Use these tips to help you get started right from your computer.

Driving in Wyoming
Visit the Wyoming Department of Transportation to learn more about important basics like vehicle registration, obtaining your driver's license, and requirements for ID Cards.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
From getting storage boxes to calling the utility companies, there are many things to remember when you move to Wyoming. Stay organized with these helpful tools from Allstate:

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) has a month-by-month timeline to help you stay on track!
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, will help you take a full inventory of your belongings. You can also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Whether you are moving to Wyoming or moving within Wyoming, remember to review the moving company's registration number, check out references, and complaint history at Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Wyoming?
Get an insurance quote today (it's easy!) and find out if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also talk to your local Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Wyoming State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Wyoming visit:

• Wyoming State Catastrophe Information
• Wyoming Auto Insurance Coverages

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