Lodgepole

Lodgepole was founded in 1867, platted in 1884 and incorporated as an official village in 1901. The town of 368 residents was named Lodge Pole by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1867. In 1895 the postal department changed the name to one word spelling of Lodgepole. The name is derived from the creek bearing the same name, stemming from when the Indians cut poles for tepees (lodges) along its banks. A dry goods and grocery store opened in 1867 and several ranchers began settling at that time. It is the second oldest community in Cheyenne County. The first school district was founded in 1881. Lodgepole is on the eastern edge of Cheyenne County. Homes: 197

Greyhound Bus Lines provides freight and passenger connections to all points in the U.S. Fraas Sundries, Highway 30 Eastbound 6:55 a.m. westbound 2:15 p.m.