Bowen, Rio Grande County, Colorado
Bowen is an unincorporated community in Rio Grande County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.
History
The Bowen, Colorado, post office operated from May 1, 1883, until September 30, 1901. Bowen is mentioned, along with Bowen School, in a 1910 USGS report. Bowen Cemetery and Bowen Community United Methodist Church preserve the place name of the community.
Geography
Bowen is located at coordinates 37°25′48″N 108°06′43″W / 37.4301°N 108.1120°W.
See also
- Bibliography of Colorado
- Geography of Colorado
- History of Colorado
- Index of Colorado-related articles
- Outline of Colorado
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Geology and Water Resources of the San Luis Valley" (PDF).
- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
External links
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