Guernsey Wyoming Tourism

The Town of Guernsey is named for New Yorker C. A. Guernsey, who in 1880 moved and purchased land in what was then Laramie County.

Prior to Guernsey’s arrival the area where modern day Guernsey is located was known as the “emigrant’s wash tub” because this is where all the pioneers came to bathe and do their wash. C. A. Guernsey was a legislator, rancher, mining promoter and author of the book “Wyoming Cowboy Days”.

Guernsey lies directly on the old Oregon Trail. Ruts formed in the limestone by the many wagon trains that passsed through the area on their way to Oregon are in evidence approximately one mile south of the town. Continuing just a bit further south is Register Cliff. This Cliff served as a signature rock for the pioneers as they passed on the Oregon Trail.

Guernsey also hosts a Wyoming State Park just one mile northwest of the town.