Welcome to Torrington, Wy

Eastern Wyoming College is located in the North Platte River Valley in the southeast Wyoming town of Torrington. A community of around 6,000 people, it is the county seat of Goshen County. It is a small community but there is a little of everything. Torrington has a hospital, doctors, dentists and all the necessities of life. Along with what you may need, there are all the extras: motels, a movie theater, a golf course, a swimming pool, parks, a bowling alley, and numerous denominations of churches. Torrington boasts one of the lowest costs of living in the state and has also been named the cleanest city in Wyoming.

Sprinklers The principal industry for Goshen County is agriculture. Sugar beets, potatoes, beans, corn, wheat and other grains, and alfalfa are all grown in the area. More than 20,000 cattle are raised and marketed in Goshen County, which makes it the leading beef producer in the state. Along with agriculture, Torrington also has industry. There is a sugar plant where the locally grown sugar beets are processed and an ethanol plant processes locally grown corn just south of town.

North Platte River

Because of Goshen County’s rural nature, there is great opportunity to see various wildlife. Antelope, mule and white tail deer, wild turkey, and large numbers of geese, ducks and other game birds all populate this area.

Oregon Trail Considered “The Gateway to the West,” Goshen County is an historically rich area. The Cheyenne-Deadwood Stage line, the Oregon, Mormon, and California trails as well as the Pony Express all run through Goshen County. Nearby, Ft. Laramie Historic Site is a great place to learn about the history of this area through the Living History Program that runs through the summer.

water tower Torrington and Goshen County have a lot to offer! For more information please check out either of these links: