Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds
State capitol building of the U.S. state of Wyoming. Built 1890. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
What it is
The Wyoming State Capitol is located in the city of Cheyenne. Cheyenne is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Wyoming, also hosting the workspace for the governor, Mark Gordon, and his staff. Built between 1886 and 1890, the capitol is located in Cheyenne and contains the chambers of the Wyoming State Legislature as well as the office of the Governor of Wyoming. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1987. The Capitol underwent an extensive three-year renovation and reopened to the public on July 10, 2019.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 24th St. and Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY |
| County | Laramie County |
| Listed | Jan 29, 1973 |
| Listed for | Landscape architecture, Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Wyoming Capitol Building and Grounds |
| Reference number | 73001935 |
| Built | 1890 · more from the 1890s |
| Type of place | capitol building |
| Style | Renaissance Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 24th St. and Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, WY |
| Website | ai.state.wy.us/capitoltour/index.htm ↗ |
| Coordinates | 41.1403° N, 104.8197° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Cheyenne | 58 listed places in Cheyenne → |
| Nearest national park unit | Rocky Mountain National Park · 71 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Vedauwoo Tent Campground (Wy) 29 miles · Vedauwoo Gazebo 29 miles · Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) 29 miles |
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds listed on the National Register?
Jan 29, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds built?
1890, in the Renaissance Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds?
Yes. Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds?
24th St. and Capitol Ave., Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming. The nearest national park unit is Rocky Mountain National Park, 71 miles away.
Source: Rocky Mountain National Park
Where is the nomination form for Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Vedauwoo Tent Campground (Wy), 29 miles away. Vedauwoo Gazebo is 29 miles away, and Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) is 29 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is there a wildfire near Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Magic Feather Broadcast Rx, 46 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Name, location, type and dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties, because the Park Service's spatial data does not carry this listing. The map point comes from Wikidata. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73001935. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.