Alder, Colorado
Alder is an extinct town located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States.
History
The Alder post office operated from August 29,1881, until November 30, 1927. The community takes its name from nearby Alder Creek.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alder, Colorado
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank (1954). Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 5.
External links
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