Douglas is located on the banks of the North Platte River, and is named for Stephen A. Douglas, U.S. Senator.
The city grew after it was designated a stop on the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad.
 Railroads brought settlers and pioneers west; some stayed and others continued on.
 Douglas' location affords excellent access to nearby sights.
Medicine Bow National Forest is located nearby, as is Thunder Basin National Grassland and Ayres Natural Bridge.
In 1996 Douglas was listed by Norman Crampton as one of The 100 Best Small Towns in America.

The former Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Passenger Depot in Douglas is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Douglas Chamber of Commerce, part of the Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center is located in the depot.
The free of charge exhibition outside contains eight railroad vehicles, one steam locomotive with tender and seven cars.
Douglas is located on the banks of the North Platte River, and is named for Stephen A. Douglas, U.S. Senator. The city grew after it was designated a stop on the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad.  Railroads brought settlers and pioneers west; some stayed and others continued on.  Douglas' location affords excellent access to nearby sights. Medicine Bow National Forest is located nearby, as is Thunder Basin National Grassland and Ayres Natural Bridge. In 1996 Douglas was listed by Norman Crampton as one of The 100 Best Small Towns in America.
The former Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad Passenger Depot in Douglas is included on the National Register of Historic Places. The Douglas Chamber of Commerce, part of the Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center is located in the depot. The free of charge exhibition outside contains eight railroad vehicles, one steam locomotive with tender and seven cars.
Douglas, Wyoming