The city of Rawlins, which is the county seat of Carbon County, Wyoming was named after Union General John Aaron Rawlins, a U.S. Army general who camped on the locality during the post-American Civil War.
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Headquartered in Rawlins, the public library serves Carbon County, Wyoming. Library branches are identified, with locations, hours of operation, and other data. Upcoming events are posted, and library cardholders can access their accounts through the site.
http://carboncolibrary.state.wy.us/
Carbon County School District One
Information resource for students and parents about the district's educational system and academic standards. Includes admissions information, school directory, events calendar and activity guide, district news/announcements, forms and documents.
http://www-rawlins.crb1.k12.wy.us/
Online portal for the city of Rawlins, with general and governmental information, documents/forms index, and departments directory. Includes city council meeting minutes, calendar of events, city news and public notices, visitor resources and local links.
http://www.rawlins-wyoming.com/
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
Based in Rawlins, MHCC is a 35-bed acute care facility that includes an emergency department, intensive care unit, medical, surgical, obstetrics, and ambulatory care. Details about hospital administration and admissions are presented, with a description of its patient services, career center, and contact data.
http://www.imhcc.com/
Rawlins-Carbon County Chamber of Commerce
Membership organization serving the Rawlins area and Carbon County businesses by providing varied opportunities and resources. Site includes a chamber member directory as well as membership and visitor information.
http://www.rawlinschamberofcommerce.org/
Now functioning as a museum, the cornerstone for the prison was laid in 1888, in 1901 it opened and served as a state prison until its closure in 1981. The history of the facility is related on its web site, including inmate profiles, examples of a quarterly publication published by inmates in the early 1900s, and a calendar of sponsored activities and events.
http://www.wyomingfrontierprison.org/
