Laramie, << LAR uh mee >> (pop. 30,816), is one of the largest cities in Wyoming. Laramie lies on the Laramie Plains in the southeastern part of the state. The Laramie River flows past the city.
Laramie is the center of a large cattle- and sheep-raising region. The University of Wyoming is the city’s largest employer. The city’s industrial products include cement, and lumber and other forest products. A regional airport is near Laramie. Tourists enjoy sightseeing and such activities as skiing, snowmobiling, and trout fishing in the Medicine Bow Mountains 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of the city.
Laramie was founded in 1868, when Union Pacific tracks reached the city. It was named for Jacques Laramie, a fur trapper who explored southeastern Wyoming (see Laramie, Jacques ).
Laramie is the county seat of Albany County. It has a council-manager government.
