Hoehne, Colorado
History
Hoehne was founded by German immigrant William Hoehne in 1859 in what was then the Territory of New Mexico. He is credited with founding the Hoehne Ditch Company and introducing the first mill and threshing machine into the area. William Hoehne farmed 1,000 acres (400 ha), planting strawberries, apples, and cherries. Hoehne is still a farming community, but the focus has shifted from fruits to alfalfa and grass hay.
The population of Hoehne today is around 80 people. But during its heyday, the town boasted a hotel, a train depot called "Hoehnes", a blacksmith, a Catholic church, and several stores. The train depot was retired in 1967 and was moved twice - the second time to its current location in Texas Creek, where it was restored to its original condition. The Hoehne train depot sign is still visible today at the original depot location.
Hoehne is located near the Santa Fe Trail, and a historical marker is located approximately one mile north of the town on County Road 42.0.
Geography
Hoehne is located in west-central Las Animas County on high ground north of the Purgatoire River. It is 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Trinidad, the county seat.
The Hoehne CDP has an area of 1,988 acres (8.046 km), all land.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Hoehne CDP for the United States Census 2010.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 111 | — |
| 2020 | 80 | −27.9% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
Notable residents
- Ventura Tenario, known as Chief Little Wolf, professional wrestler
See also
References
- ^ "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hoehne, Colorado
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Hoehne CDP, Colorado". Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
- ^ MacArthur, Mildred Sherwood. A History of the German element in the state of Colorado. Cornell University, 1914, p.24.
- ^ Werkema, Evan. "Santa Fe Surviving Depots: Colorado". Last revised October 4, 2004.
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