Altman, Colorado Explained

Official Name:Altman, Colorado
Pushpin Map:Colorado#USA
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Teller County and the state of Colorado
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Teller County[1]
Government Type:ghost town
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:MST
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Coordinates:38.7361°N -105.1339°W
Elevation Ft:10630
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0203908

Altman is an extinct mining town located in Teller County, Colorado, United States. The Altman post office operated from January 18, 1894, until May 30, 1911.[2] Much of the town was destroyed by fire on May 24, 1903.https://web.archive.org/web/20071205063604/http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/co/fires/altman-fire1903.htm

Geography

Altman is located at 38.7361°N -105.1339°W at an elevation of 10630feet.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Book: Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. William H.. Bauer. James L.. Ozment. John H.. Willard. 1990. Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. Golden, Colorado. 0-918654-42-4.