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Buford is located in Laramie County, Wyoming, USA, off Interstate 80, about 40 kilometers south of the state capital, Cheyenne. The town is famous for having the smallest resident population in the United States - in 2010, there was only one person left (and then it became uninhabited for a time), and was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "least populated incorporated town in the United States". Dating back to the 1860s, the town prospered as a railroad supply depot and then declined as transportation routes changed. Today, the town's landmarks include a grocery store, gas station, and a historic beacon that was sold to a Vietnamese businessman for $900,000 in 2013, making it a "lonely landmark" for tourists. Despite having zero permanent residents, the town attracts thousands of visitors each year to experience the wilderness and serenity of the vast state of Wyoming.
Murfreesboro, located in the northeastern part of Van Buren County, Arkansas, USA, is the county seat of the county with a population of about 1,700 (2020 data) and is a quiet historic town. Founded in the early 19th century and named after Thomas Murfree, an early colonist, the town retains its 19th-century architecture and rural flavor. Its economy is based on agriculture (poultry farming, soybean farming) and tourism, and its proximity to the Buffalo National River draws visitors to experience outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. The Murfreesboro Historic District and the old county courthouse have seen the town grow, and the neighboring Crater of Diamonds State Park, although part of Howard County, is often an extension of the destination, adding to the town's unique charm.