Torrington, Wyoming
Torrington is a city of 6,182 people in Goshen County, Wyoming, founded in 1900.
Why visit Torrington
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wyoming Theatre Two, United States Post Office and South Torrington Union Pacific Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 15°F.
Weather in Torrington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Torrington
Torrington is a city in and the county seat of Goshen County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 6,119 at the 2020 census, down from 6,501 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Torrington, Wyoming (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Post office in Torrington, Wyoming
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South Torrington Union Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Railway station in Goshen County, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes17
The Old Moose Coffee & Events
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
134 East 21st Avenue, Torrington
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa 07:00-12:00
5 more on the map.
History
Situated on the historic Mormon Trail and near the Oregon and California trails along the banks of the North Platte River, Torrington was founded in 1900 by W. G. Curtis (1857–1913), and named by him for his home town of Torrington, Connecticut. Originally a watering and coaling station for the CB&Q Railroad, which began passenger service in 1900, the town was a gathering place for nearby farmers and ranchers. In 1905, the first bridge was constructed over the North Platte River.
A post office called Torrington was established in 1889 on Curtis' farm three miles west of the future town, with Curtis serving as postmaster and later as mayor. In 1908, the town incorporated in Laramie County. It had a bank, three general stores, a pharmacy with a soda fountain, a land office, and two hotels (for one of which the building, although modified, still exists at 1841 Main Street.) It soon became a central place of trade for Goshen County, and for surrounding areas in eastern Wyoming and western Nebraska.
From the History section of Torrington, Wyoming on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Americas Best Value Inn Torrington
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1548 Main Street, Torrington
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Torrington
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1306 Main Street, Torrington
Churches and places of worship9
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.9 mi
1557 West E Street, Torrington
Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
605 East 22nd Avenue, Torrington
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare2
Map of Torrington
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 16°F | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 17°F | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 25°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 32°F | 1.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 42°F | 2.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 52°F | 2.1 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 58°F | 1.7 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 56°F | 1.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 45°F | 1.1 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 33°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 22°F | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 15°F | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Torrington Muni Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Goshen County has had 4 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-11: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2000-12-13: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Lingle 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Morrill 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Mitchell 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- LaGrange 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Scottsbluff 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Terrytown 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Gering 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Guernsey 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Wheatland 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Lusk 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Torrington Telegram Wyoming (28680653472), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WY-92 end Torrington, Roger Deschner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Torrington Wyoming, Downtown lights, Zanygenius2 (WV-en), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Torrington, Wyoming post office from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- South Torrington Union Pacific Depot from SW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Burger King (40686251402), m01229 from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Beautiful autumn sunset, Antoniu1, CC BY-SA 4.0
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