| Named for Klondike Jones. (WPA) Frank Jones, a partner of Bike and Jones, commercial hunters at Fort McKinney, went to the Klondike during the early gold rush, returning with a moderate fortune and the nickname "Klondike." He established himself on the old ranch owned by his wife's people, and when the post office was established there it was given his name. (Annals of Wyoming 14:3) On January 18, 1890, Orrin Cook was issued a patent on land that became known as Klondike. His sister Estelle also received patents on land at the location. She also was the first postmaster of the Klondike Post Office. She was married to Frank "Klondike" Jones who according to local stories, received the name Klondike because he had gone to the Klondike during an early gold rush. (General Land Office Records) |
