Wyoming State Capitol

Wyoming State Capitol

The Wyoming State Capitol is the state capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Wyoming. It contains the chambers of the Wyoming State Legislature and well as the office of the Governor of Wyoming.

The construction of the capitol was authorized for the Wyoming Territory in 1886. The architecture of the building is renaissance revival, reminiscent of the National Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. The sandstone for the building came from a quarry in Rawlins, Wyoming and Fort Collins, Colorado.

The building's cornerstone was laid on May 18, 1887, with maps, a roster of territorial officers and other papers inside. During the Centennial of the Capitol in 1987; the cornerstone was removed, these documents were replaced and the cornerstone reset.

Location

Cheyenne, Laramie County
Wyoming
USA

Getting There

The Wyoming State Capitol is located in the capital city of Cheyenne and can be accessed by public transportation. The Cheyenne Transit Program operates local bus routes throughout the city, with several routes stopping near the Capitol building.

Route 1 runs between the Cheyenne Transportation Center and the Frontier Mall, with a stop near the Capitol building at Capitol Avenue and 24th Street. Route 2 runs between the Cheyenne Transportation Center and the Dell Range Boulevard Walmart, with a stop near the Capitol building at Capitol Avenue and 20th Street.

Both routes operate Monday through Friday from early morning until early evening, with limited service on Saturdays. Fares are affordable, and discounts are available for seniors, students, and persons with disabilities.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Wyoming that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.