Hartville
Wyoming’s Oldest Incorporated town
Back in the 1880s, Hartville was a far cry from the calm, peaceful town you see today.
According to Platte County Economic Development, Hartville began as a mining town in the 1880’s. Its sister town, Sunrise, was the quiet, orderly, company town, but Hartville, just a mile down the road, was anything but quiet and orderly in its youth. A dozen or more saloons, an opera house, gaming halls, coffee houses… you name it, and Hartville had it first.
Things to Do
Hartville Cemetery
A reflection of the town’s diverse, hard-working roots, both past and present, representing a variety of nationalities that once called Hartville home.
Hartville Museum and Community Center
Open by appointment; call (307) 836-2288
Formerly a schoolhouse, this repurposed building now houses many historic items from the town’s colorful history.
Places to Eat
Miners and Stockman's Steakhouse
“Steak” your claim at Wyoming’s oldest bar, offering the best steaks around—and 30+ types of whiskey to go with them.