Episode 3 of 3

Formal Admission

When
July 10, 1890
Where
Proclamation site
Part of
Wyoming admitted as the 44th U.S. state

Wyoming was officially admitted as the 44th state on July 10, 1890, ending its territorial status.

The territory, established in 1868, ceased to exist upon admission. This occurred seven days after Idaho's admission. The event was marked by a presidential proclamation, finalizing Wyoming's entry into the Union.

Sources

  1. Wyoming Territory Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-12
  2. Admission to the Union Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26

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