Overview
Rock Springs grew as a coal mining town for the Union Pacific Railroad and became home to immigrants from dozens of countries.
History
Coal mining began in 1868 to fuel the railroad. The town's history includes the 1885 massacre of Chinese miners, a tragic chapter remembered today.
Today
Museums tell the town's mining story, and energy work remains important.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.