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| The 64 counties of the U.S. State of Colorado. |
This is a list of more than 3,825 current or formerly inhabited places in the U.S. State of Colorado,[a][2] including:
- 273 municipalities – List of municipalities in Colorado[3][4][1][2]
- 210 census-designated places – List of census-designated places in Colorado[5]
- 9 military bases – List of military installations in Colorado[1][2]
- 2 Native American reservations – List of Native American reservations in Colorado[1][2]
and current and extinct populated places found in:
- Geographic Names Information System[a]
- List of county seats in Colorado[6][7][1][2]
- List of forts in Colorado[1][2]
- List of ghost towns in Colorado[1][2]
- List of National Register of Historic Places in Colorado[8][1][2]
- List of post offices in Colorado[9][10][1][2]
| † | County seat |
|---|---|
| ‡ | State capital |
Notes
- ^ a b This list includes 1913 Colorado places selectively downloaded from the Geographic Names Information System on October 15, 2023.[1]
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| Place | County | Type | Location | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Hill | Adams | Westminster neighborhood | 39°57′47″N 105°00′08″W / 39.9631°N 105.0022°W | 5,262 feet (1,604 m) |
| Quaker Acres | Jefferson | unincorporated community | 39°49′50″N 105°11′14″W / 39.8306°N 105.1872°W | 5,702 feet (1,738 m) |
| Quarry | Montezuma | former post office | ||
| Quartz | Gunnison | former post office | ||
| Quartzville | Gunnison | see Pitkin | ||
| Quartzville | Park | unincorporated community | 39°20′42″N 106°04′38″W / 39.3450°N 106.0772°W | 11,572 feet (3,527 m) |
| Quebec | Huerfano | former post office | ||
| Queen Beach | Kiowa | former post office | ||
| Queensborough | Arapahoe | Aurora neighborhood | 39°42′00″N 104°51′06″W / 39.7000°N 104.8517°W | 5,512 feet (1,680 m) |
| Querida | Custer | ghost town | 38°07′34″N 105°20′04″W / 38.1261°N 105.3344°W | 8,986 feet (2,739 m) |
| Quimby | Adams | Thornton neighborhood | 39°52′24″N 104°56′38″W / 39.8733°N 104.9439°W | 5,190 feet (1,582 m) |
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T
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| Place | County | Type | Location | Elevation |
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| Xenia | Washington | unincorporated community | 40°09′40″N 103°20′42″W / 40.1611°N 103.3449°W | 4,534 feet (1,382 m) |
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| Place | County | Type | Location | Elevation |
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| Zamara | Las Animas | unincorporated community | 37°09′14″N 104°55′14″W / 37.1539°N 104.9206°W | 7,182 feet (2,189 m) |
| Zapato | Alamosa | former post office | ||
| Zilar | Weld | former post office | ||
| Zinzer | Rio Grande | unincorporated community | 37°33′37″N 106°05′40″W / 37.5603°N 106.0945°W | 7,635 feet (2,327 m) |
| Zirkel | Jackson | former post office | ||
| Zita | Weld | see Galeton | ||
| Zuck | Prowers | former post office | ||
| Zuni | Adams | unincorporated community | 39°48′12″N 105°01′18″W / 39.8033°N 105.0216°W | 5,210 feet (1,588 m) |
See also
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
Notes
- ^ Pagosa Springs has been the seat of Archuleta County, Colorado since the county was created on April 14, 1885.
- ^ On November 1, 1861, the Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with Parkville as the original seat of Summit County, Colorado Territory. Parkville served as county seat until the following year.
- ^ On January 31, 1876, county voters selected Parrott City as the new seat of La Plata County, Colorado Territory, and after statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of La Plata County, Colorado until 1881.
- ^ On November 28, 1859, the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson created 12 counties, with Pueblo as the seat of Fountain County, Jefferson Territory.[6] On November 1, 1861, the new Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with Pueblo as the seat of Pueblo County, Colorado Territory, and since statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of Pueblo County, Colorado.
- ^ a b Red Cliff served as the original seat of Eagle County, Colorado since the county was created on February 11, 1883, until 1921. Red Cliff changed its name to Redcliff on February 7, 1895; then changed it back to Red Cliff on April 1, 1979.[9]
- ^ Rico served as the original seat of Dolores County, Colorado since the county was created on March 4, 1881, until 1945.
- ^ Rosita served as the seat of Custer County, Colorado from 1878 until 1886.
- ^ On December 29, 1866, the Territory of Colorado created Saguache County, Colorado Territory with Saguache as the county seat, and since statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of Saguache County, Colorado.
- ^ a b The name "Saguache" is pronounced /səˈwætʃ/. This name comes from the Ute language noun "sawup" /səˈwʌp/ meaning "sand dunes". The Spanish language version of this name is usually spelled "Saguache", while the English language version is usually spelled "Sawatch".[12]
- ^ On November 28, 1859, the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson created 12 counties, with Saint Vrain as the seat of St. Vrain County, Jefferson Territory.[6] On November 1, 1861, the new Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with Saint Vrain as the original seat of Weld County, Colorado Territory, serving until 1868.
- ^ On March 28, 1881, Arkansas changed its name to Salida.[9] Salida has served as the seat of Chaffee County, Colorado since 1928.
- ^ a b San Juan City served as the original seat of Hinsdale County, Colorado Territory since the county was created on February 10, 1874, until 1875. On June 4, 1874, San Juan City officially shortened its name to San Juan, although it was still commonly known as San Juan City.[9]
- ^ a b San Luis de la Culebra was settled on April 9, 1851.[13] In 1863, county voters selected San Luis as the new seat of Costilla County, Colorado Territory, and since statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of Costilla County, Colorado. San Luis is the oldest continuously occupied community in Colorado.
- ^ On November 1, 1861, the Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with San Miguel as the original seat of Costilla County, Colorado Territory. When its post office opened on November 13, 1862, the village selected the new name Costilla, perhaps in recognition of its new status.[9] In 1863, county voters decided to move the county seat 17 miles (27 km) north to San Luis. In 1869, a U.S. government survey determined that Costilla was actually located in Taos County, New Mexico Territory.[14] It wasn't until October 21, 1872, that the village post office was officially renamed Costilla, New Mexico Territory.[9]
- ^ On September 20, 1887, Bee changed its name to Sheridan Lake; then changed it back to Bee on October 15, 1887; then changed it back again to Sheridan Lake on October 27, 1887.[9] Sheridan Lake served as the original seat of Kiowa County, Colorado since the county was created on April 11, 1889, until 1902.
- ^ Silver Cliff served as the seat of Custer County, Colorado from 1886 until 1928.
- ^ On January 31, 1876, the Territory of Colorado created San Juan County, Colorado Territory with Silverton as the county seat, and since statehood on August 1 of that year, the seat of San Juan County, Colorado.
- ^ Springfield has been the seat of Baca County, Colorado since the county was created on April 16, 1889.
- ^ St. Vrain was the original seat of St. Vrain's County, Jefferson Territory and then Weld County, Colorado Territory.
- ^ Steamboat Springs has served as the seat of Routt County, Colorado since 1912.
- ^ Sterling has been the seat of Logan County, Colorado since the county was created on February 25, 1887.
- ^ Most of the town of Stout is now submerged in Horsetooth Reservoir.
- ^ Hot Sulphur Springs served as the original seat of Grand County, Colorado Territory since the county was created on February 2, 1874, and with statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of Grand County, Colorado until 1882 and then again from 1888 to present. On June 26, 1894, Hot Sulphur Springs changed its name to Sulphur Springs, then changed it back to Hot Sulphur Springs on February 15, 1912.[9]
- ^ a b On November 28, 1859, the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson created 12 counties, with Tarryall City as the seat of Park County, Jefferson Territory.[6] On January 4, 1860, Tarryall City shortened its name to Tarryall.[9] On November 1, 1861, the new Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with Tarryall as the original seat of Park County, Colorado Territory, serving until January 7, 1862.
- ^ On July 26, 1880, Columbia changed its name to Telluride.[9] Telluride has been the seat of San Miguel County, Colorado since the county was created on March 2, 1883.
- ^ The name of Argenta was changed to Tomichi on August 23, 1880.
- ^ a b c In 1874, county voters selected Walsenburgh as the new seat of Huerfano County, Colorado Territory, and since statehood on August 1, 1876, the seat of Huerfano County, Colorado. On October 20, 1887, Walsenburgh changed its name to Tourist; then changed it back Walsenburgh on November 29, 1887; then shortened it to Walsenburg on December 22, 1892.[9]
- ^ On February 9, 1866, the Territory of Colorado created Las Animas County, Colorado Territory with Trinidad as its seat until statehood on August 1, 1876, when it became the seat of Las Animas County, Colorado.
- ^ Ula served as the original seat of Custer County, Colorado since the county was created on March 9, 1877, until 1878.
- ^ On May 26, 1882, Ute changed its name to Grand Junction.[9] Grand Junction has been the seat of Mesa County, Colorado since the county was created on February 11, 1883.
- ^ Walden has been the seat of Jackson County, Colorado since the county was created on May 5, 1909.
- ^ Wason served eight months as the original seat of Mineral County, Colorado, from the creation of the county on March 27, 1893, until November 7 that year.
- ^ This note perstains to Old Colorado City and mentiones west side, not "West End", and there's no GNIS record for "West End", posted this comment March 13, 2024. On November 28, 1859, the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson created 12 counties, with Colorado City as the seat of El Paso County, Jefferson Territory.[6] On November 1, 1861, the new Territory of Colorado created 17 original counties, with Colorado City as the original seat of El Paso County, Colorado Territory. Colorado City served as the second capital of the Colorado Territory from July 7, 1862, until August 14, 1862. In 1873, county voters moved the county seat to Colorado Springs. On June 10, 1917, the City of Colorado Springs annexed Colorado City.[15]
- ^ Westcliffe has served as the seat of Custer County, Colorado since 1928.
- ^ Wray has served as the seat of Yuma County, Colorado since 1902.
- ^ On August 28, 1889, Yampa changed its name to Craig.[9] Craig has been the seat of Moffat County, Colorado since the county was created on February 27, 1911.
- ^ Yuma served as the original seat of Yuma County, Colorado from the creation of the county on March 15, 1889, until 1902.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Geographic Names Information System query". United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Elliott, Donald R.; Elliott, Doris L. Salmen (1999). "Place Names of Colorado" (PDF). Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "State of Colorado Incorporated Places - Current/TAB20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. January 1, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "An Act Defining the Boundaries of Counties and for other purposes". Provisional Laws and Joint Resolutions of the General Assembly of Jefferson Territory. General Assembly of the Territory of Jefferson. November 28, 1859.
- ^ "Colorado Counties". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859-1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ^ "Colorado Post Offices". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Scott, Glenn R. (2001). "Historic trail map of the Trinidad 1 degree by 2 degrees quadrangle, southern Colorado". United States Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Merkl, Dameon (February 26, 2013), "What's in a Colorado name pronunciation?", The Denver Post, retrieved March 7, 2013
- ^ "Colorado celebrates the anniversary of its oldest town, San Luis". History Colorado. April 1, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ^ Rosso, Mike (November 1, 2010). "Lines in the sand". Colorado Central Magazine. Retrieved November 10, 2023.
- ^ "Annexation of Colorado City". Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
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