Rawlins is a city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 8,221 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Carbon County. It was named for Union General John Aaron Rawlins, who camped in the locality in 1867.
Mountain West
Rawlins
Carbon County, WY
Population
8,287
Walk Score
60 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$805
Median home value
$204,300
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Downtown Rawlins Historic District · listed 1985
- Downtown Rawlins Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1999
- Rawlins Residential Historic District · listed 1999
- Wyoming State Penitentiary District · listed 1983
Notable landmarks
- Bridger's Pass · listed 1970
- Ferris, George, Mansion · listed 1982
- France Memorial United Presbyterian Church · listed 1984
- Midway Station Site · listed 1978
- Pine Grove Station (Boundary Increase) · listed 2021
- Pine Grove Station Site (Additional Documentation) · listed 1978
- Sage Creek Station Site · listed 1978
- U.S. Post Office - Rawlins
- Union Pacific Railroad Depot · listed 1993
- Washakie Station Site · listed 1978
- Red Rock · listed 1978
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