Altman, Colorado
Altman, Colorado | |
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.jpg) Headframe at road entering Altman, Colorado | |
  Location in Teller County and the state of Colorado  Altman, Colorado (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°44′10″N 105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Teller County[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | ghost town |
| Elevation | 10,630 ft (3,240 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0203908 |
Altman is an extinct mining town located in Teller County, Colorado, United States.
History
[edit]The Altman, Colorado, post office operated from January 18, 1894, until May 30, 1911.[2] Much of the town was destroyed by fire on May 24, 1903.[1]
Geography
[edit]Altman is located at 38°44′10″N 105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W at an elevation of 10,630 feet (3,240 m).
See also
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- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- List of Colorado-related lists
- Outline of Colorado
References
[edit]- ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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.
External links
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