South Pass City
Birthplace of Women's Suffrage in the United States
State: Wyoming
County: Fremont County
Founded: 1867
Peak Population: 2,000-5,000
South Pass City is the 'Birthplace of Women's Suffrage'—Wyoming granted women the vote in 1869, and Esther Hobart Morris became America's first woman to hold public office here. The Carissa Mine was the district's largest producer. Now a Wyoming State Historic Site with 30+ preserved buildings.
Quick Facts
- Wyoming granted women the vote 51 years before the 19th Amendment
- Esther Hobart Morris presided over 34 cases as Justice of the Peace
- Saloon owner introduced suffrage bill in legislature
- Produced $7 million in gold
Location
Address: South Pass City, Fremont County, Wyoming
Coordinates: 42.4692, -108.8