Coalmont, Colorado
Coalmont is an unincorporated community and U.S. Post Office in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. The town is named for the open-pit lignite coal mines in the area, from which coal was shipped out on the Union Pacific Railroad to the mainline at Laramie, Wyoming.
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Coalmont Schoolhouse circa 1915. Restored 1997 by Spicer Club
Coalmont, Colorado | |
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| Coordinates: 40°33′43″N 106°26′44″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Jackson County[1] |
| Elevation | 8,215 ft (2,504 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code[2] | 80480 |
Geography
Coalmont is located at 40°33′43″N 106°26′44″W (40.562069,-106.445675).
See also
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "United States Zip Codes". Retrieved December 21, 2021.
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Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Town |  Map of Colorado highlighting Jackson County | |
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