First Woman Mayor in Wyoming

First Woman Mayor in Wyoming (HM1PUQ)

Location: Ranchester, WY 82839 Sheridan County
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N 44° 52.453', W 107° 15.681'

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Mrs. Susan Wissler, on May 9 1911, was elected mayor of Dayton, Wyoming, then a community of about 175 people. She served two terms of two years each. Her administration was marked by civic improvements and community betterment as her campaign promise to curb gaming and regulated the operation of saloons was, in a measure, fulfilled.
Mrs. Wissler was truly a pioneer. She taught in the public schools of this area for several years and actively encouraged her students to go for further study. As a practical nurse she is remembered for her ministrations in time of trouble. She also owned and operated a millinery and drygoods store for a number of years. Dayton became her home in 1890. She died in 1938.
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Placed ByWyoming State Archives and Historical Department and Wyoming State Historical Society
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Date Added Monday, December 7th, 2015 at 5:02pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)13T E 321381 N 4971465
Decimal Degrees44.87421667, -107.26135000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 52.453', W 107° 15.681'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 52' 27.18" N, 107° 15' 40.86" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 512 Broadway Ave, Ranchester WY 82839, US
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