Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming. An Indian word meaning "much cascara." (Gannett, 1905) "Ishawooa was named by Capt. Belknap. He wanted something different, and took this Indian name. I do not know what it means. It isn't 'Ishawood' nor 'Ishawoa,' but is 'ISHAW-OOA.' (Rollinson, 1948)Ishawooa Post Office was established as Ishawood Post Office on April 19, 1895 in Big Horn County prior to the formation of Park County. Its name was changed to Ishawooa on January 6, 1902. Martin L. Jones was the postmaster. It was discontinued on July 15, 1944 and its mail then handled by the Cody Post Office. (Wyoming Post Offices) Small country postoffice in Park County, 22 miles southwest from Cody, the nearest railroad point and county seat. Stockraising the leading industry. (Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11)http://wyomingplaces.pbworks.com/w/page/12715389/Ishawooa
Other Names:
Ishawood
County:
Park
Feature Category:
Manmade Features
History:
Ishawooa Post Office was established as Ishawood Post Office on April 19, 1895 in Big Horn County prior to the formation of Park County. Its name was changed to Ishawooa on January 6, 1902. Martin L. Jones was the postmaster. It was discontinued on July 15, 1944 and its mail then handled by the Cody Post Office. (Wyoming Post Offices) Small country postoffice in Park County, 22 miles southwest from Cody, the nearest railroad point and county seat. Stockraising the leading industry. (Wyoming State Business Directory, 1910-11); http://wyomingplaces.pbworks.com/w/page/12715389/Ishawooa
