Welcome to Rawlins, Wyoming, founded in 1868 and bursting with Wild West charm! This historic town, with a population of around 11,065, was named after General John Aaron Rawlins, the right-hand man of Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. Rawlins is a gateway to the great outdoors, with nearby attractions like the Medicine Bow National Forest and the historic Wyoming Frontier Prison. Sister cities of Rawlins include Ulan-Ude in Russia and Bury St. Edmunds in England, adding a global flair to this rugged Western gem.
