The Community of Gillette

Known as the Energy Capital of the nation, Gillette and Campbell County in Wyoming produce more than 30 percent of the nation's coal and is rich in oil, natural gas and coalbed methane. Gillette began as a railroad hub in the 1890s to support cattle and sheep ranching, which continues to be an important industry on northeast Wyoming's wide-open ranges and rolling plains. This close-knit community of 28, 000 boasts a healthy and diverse economy, excellent schools and abundant recreation.