Buford, WY

Buford, Wyoming was named after General John Buford, a hero of the Civil War. Buford led the unit that fired the first shots at the battle of Gettysburg, and distinguished himself in many other battles. John Buford was a lifetime military man. As a Second Lieutenant before the Civil War, he was assigned to the 2nd Dragoons, and traveled to Salt Lake City. We believe he came through Buford, Wyoming and gave his name to the town that lives on today. Buford was originally founded in 1866 as a fort, built to protect the railroad workers building the first transcontinental railroad and settlers moving west.
Buford lives on today with the Buford Trading Post. As it did in the 19th century, the Buford Trading Post serves travelers crossing the nation. We’re more modern than we were in 1866.

Buford may be small, but it has a large history. President U.S. Grant stopped here in 1869, and Butch Cassidy allegedly robbed the place. He was captured and spent some time enjoying the hospitality of the Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie, about 26 miles west of here.

Welcome to Buford, Wyoming, Population 1! Buford’s claim to fame is more than its small size or being the nation's smallest town. Buford, Wyoming is the highest town on Interstate 80, the main cross-country route between New York and San Francisco. The Buford Trading Post is located between Cheyenne and Laramie, right along the Interstate and the old Lincoln Highway - U.S. 30.