Shawnee, Wyoming

Shawnee is an unincorporated community in southeastern Converse [County, Wyoming|Converse County], Wyoming, United States. It lies along the concurrent U.S. Routes U.S. [Route 18#Wyoming|18] and U.S. [Route 20 in Wyoming|20], east of the city of Douglas, the county seat of Converse County. Its elevation is 5,059 feet.

History

A post office called Shawnee was established in 1887, and remained in operation until it closed in 2007. The community took its name from nearby Shawnee Creek.

Education

Public education in the community of Shawnee is provided by Converse [County School District Number 1|Converse County School District #1]. Zoned campuses include Shawnee School and Douglas [High School (Wyoming)|Douglas High School].