The Laramie River is a tributary of the North Platte River, approximately 280 miles long, in the U.S. states of Colorado and Wyoming. The river was named for Jacques La Ramie, a fur trapper who visited the area in the early 19th century. Laramie County, Wyoming, the city of Laramie, and other geographical entities in the region have "Laramie" in their names.
Etymology: Named for Jacques La Ramie, French Canadian fur trapper
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