Aladdin, Wyoming


Aladdin is a 30-acre hamlet in eastern Crook County, Wyoming, United States. It lies at the junction of WYO 24 and WYO 111 northeast of the town of Sundance, the county seat of Crook County. Its elevation is. Although Aladdin is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 82710; the post office is located in the town's general store, which was established in 1896, serving as a commissary for local coal workers.
In July 2014, the Brangle family, which owns the town, announced that it was for sale: included in the $1.5 million price are the general store, a bar, the family's four-bedroom home and the town's trailer park. After the town failed to sell at the asking price, Rick Brangle decided to sell the town at auction. The auction took place June 2, 2017, After the town sold at auction the deal had fallen through. In June 2019 the town sold to Trent Tope. Trent has added bathrooms and a 26 ft bar.
Public education in the community of Aladdin is provided by Crook County School District #1.
The 2009 U.S. Census reports that there are 15 people and five families in the community, down from its coal mining peak of 200 people.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Aladdin has a semi-arid climate.

In popular culture

The 1986 science-fiction/fantasy family film takes place in Aladdin.