Cora, Wyoming
Page Summary: Cora is located approximately 10 miles northwest of Pinedale and is primarily a ranching community along the new Fork River.
Cora, Wyoming
The Wind River Mountain Range provides a spectacular backdrop for Cora, Wyoming, population approximately 75. Don't expect to see a "town" here though, because about all that makes up town proper is the tiny post office and a pay phone. No other services are available in Cora. Located approximately 10 miles northwest of Pinedale, Cora is primarily a ranching community along the New Fork River, right along the way to Green River Lakes and New Fork Lakes. The Cora post office was first established in the 1890s and still exists today delivering mail for area residents. The building is made of hand-hewn logs transported from the Upper Green River and contains historic memorabilia of the area and serves as a central meeting place for the area residents. At one time Cora boasted a saloon, blacksmith shop, dance hall and newspaper. Today, the Cora area has a spread out population of approximately 300.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 76 people, 38 households, and 25 families residing in the area.
