By Linda Fabian

WHEATLAND — The Platte County Historical Society will host a program about homesteading in the Platte County area during the late 1800s. Retired educator and president of the Platte County Historical Society, Rick Robbins, will share details about the development of the area prior to it becoming a county in 1911.  

There were many early settlements in the area during the early days, including Binford, Badger, Uva, and the Wheatland Flats. Rick will highlight some of the early pioneers and talk about what brought people here. His collection of historical maps and photographs will add to the discussion.  

The free program will be Tuesday, Nove. 28, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Platte County Library. Everyone is welcome. 

The Platte County Historical Society is a chapter of the Wyoming Historical Society. Membership includes receiving Annals of Wyoming three times a year, Wyoming History News, notices of special events such as treks to historic sites, award opportunities, and more. Officers include Rick Robbins, President; Mary Jo Birt, Vice President; Kathy Price, Secretary; and Diana McDonald, Treasurer. For more details contact Robbins at 307-331-3024. 

Source: pcrecordtimes.com