Started in 1908 when two large families sold their land in Nebraska and bought 800 acres near Torrington. Within a year they had a school and since the residents were knowlegable about dry land farming, they quickly grew to more than 60 inhabitants. Part of the story of Empire is told by two short videos linked to the text. Read more>>>
Empire, WY: a black town that stood for two decades on 800 acres near Torrington