The boundaries of Fremont County have remained unchanged since 1921.

Fremont County was formed in 1847.

It is near the town of Shoshoni in Fremont County.

As late as 1985, there were no major state prisons outside Fremont County.

By the year 2000, there will be 8,240 prison beds on the eastern plains, more than in all of Fremont County.

Fremont County's population grew 43% between 1990 and 2000, making it one of the most rapidly growing counties in the US.

Fremont County is also home to 15 prisons.

The residents of Fremont County welcomed the prison as a source of employment.

Before February 1913, the county was part of neighboring Fremont County.

It connects only to roads in Fremont County, Iowa.