Angora, Colorado

Coordinates: 40°10′36″N 108°34′32″W / 40.17667°N 108.57556°W / 40.17667; -108.57556
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Angora is an unincorporated community in Rio Blanco County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]

History[edit]

Angora was founded sometime before 1907.[2] The settlement was likely named for the Turkish city of Ankara, which was known archaically as Angora.

The post office in Rangely serves Angora addresses.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Angora". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "TopoView". Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "United States Zip Codes". Retrieved September 5, 2021.

40°10′36″N 108°34′32″W / 40.17667°N 108.57556°W / 40.17667; -108.57556