Funeral Homes near Shell

Facts about the city

Shell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 83 at the 2010 Census.The community is named for the abundance of fossil shells located in the area. Nearby exposed formations such as the Cloverly Formation and the Morrison Formation have yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other animals. Located to the west of the town is the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, a rare collection of dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic. Shell is home to the Iowa State University geology field station.

Shell Obituaries

It was reported on September 18th, 2019 that Ronald L Bourkie died in Shell, Wyoming.  Bourkie was 83 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ronald L's life.

It was noted by Grand Island Independent on April 24th, 2018 that Ida Mae Smith (Smith) died in Grand Island, Nebraska.  Ms. Smith was 90 years old and was born in Shell, WY.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ida Mae's life.

History

Shell is an unincorporated area community in Big Horn County, Wyoming Horn County, Wyoming, United States. Nearby exposed formations such as the Cloverly Formation and the Morrison Formation have yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other animals. . Located to the west of the town is the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, a rare collection of dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic. The community is named for the abundance of fossil shells located in the area.