January 19

1845 Joseph M. Carey, first U.S. Senator from Wyoming and later governor, was born in Milton, Delaware on January 19,1845. A number of places in Wyoming are named for him and other members of the Carey family including Careyhurst.

1891 Whitehead Post Office in Laramie County was established on January 19, 1891 with William M. Glascock as postmaster.

1893 Deranch Post Office in Fremont County was established on January 19, 1893 with William Long as postmaster.

Black and white photo of Carey Ranch in Careyhurst, Wyoming, an expanse of prairie with a creek leading into the distance. Photograph by J.E. Stimson, 1903.

Historic newspaper ad reading "Teapot WYO. Our first big lot sale at the new town of Teapot is in full swing. Get in your car today, take the Casper-Salt Creek highway, you will be in Teapot in an hour. Salesmen on the ground all day. Teapot Development Co." from the August 13, 1922 issue of the Casper Herald, page 7.

1925 Teapot Post Office in Natrona County was established on January 19, 1925 with Louis Angely as postmaster.