On This Date in 1890

On July 3, 1890, Idaho became the 43rd state. Both Idaho and Wyoming appear on this 1890 General Land Office map of the United States. View map. Source: David Rumsey Map Collection  

On This Date in 1890

The “Weston County Democrat” of July 2, 1890 reported that the Newcastle Bank would open for business in its new quarters on July 3. Find more state history in the Wyoming Digital Collections