The Cadoma Foundation

Cadoma is the name of an original homestead 12.1 miles northwest of the present day city of Casper Wyoming. When the Chicago and Northwestern Railway decided to extend its line from Casper to Lander, Cadoma was selected to be the extension's first new station. The new station was completed in August 1905.

The town also contained a post office, some dwellings, and a large sheep shearing company. This company used the new railway to ship its wool to market.

The sheep company subsequently moved to a nearby site on the present day Burlington Santa Fe railway.

The historically valuable site of Cadoma fell into disuse and has since returned to the prairie.

The history of Cadoma stands as an inspiration for the Cadoma Foundation. Our foundation will seek to ensure for future generations that structures of historic significance will be preserved so that they do not suffer the same fate as Cadoma.

1. Preservation Goals
   Ensure historic places are preserved in perpetuity.
      Provide support and resources to help local preservation efforts.
      Serve as strong stewards of historic properties.
      Promote the philosophy that preservation sustains the environment.

2. Education Goals
   A strong preservation ethic supports stewardship of historic places.
      Provide information to key audiences on preservation issues and opportunities.
      Promote connections between preservation and other important community developments.

3. Capacity Goals
    The organization is capable of effectively fulfilling its mission.
        Build a strong involved board of directors.
        Develop staffing structure to support the efforts of the foundation.
        Develop funding to support the needs of the organization.
        Raise the visibility of the foundation statewide.
        Strengthen the organizational systems to support the efforts of the foundation.
         Develop the organizational structure to support efforts of the foundation.

The Board of Directors