Altman, Colorado

Altman, Colorado
Town
Headframe at road entering Altman, Colorado
Headframe at road entering Altman, Colorado
Altman, Colorado is located in Colorado
Altman, Colorado
Location in Teller County and the state of Colorado
Altman, Colorado is located in the United States
Altman, Colorado
Altman, Colorado (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°44′10″N 105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W / 38.7361; -105.1339 (Altman)
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyTeller County[1]
Government
 • Typeghost town
Elevation
[1]
10,630 ft (3,240 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID0203908

Altman is an extinct mining town located in Teller County, Colorado, United States.

History

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

Altman is located at 38°44′10″N 105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W / 38.7361; -105.1339 (Altman) at an elevation of 10,630 feet (3,240 m).

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ 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.
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