A nationwide retail chain originated in Kemmerer when James Cash Penney opened his first store, the Golden Rule, in 1902 with an initial investment of $500. The original home of the founder is now a museum at 107 JC Penney Dr.
Native fossils and historical artifacts are displayed at the visitor center in Herschler Triangle Park.
Visitor Centers
Kemmerer/Diamondville Area Chamber of Commerce 1601 N. Sunlight Dr. Kemmerer, WY 83101. Phone:(702)239-6001