Delcarbon, Colorado Explained

Delcarbon is an extinct town in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States.

History

The Delcarbon post office operated from November 20, 1915, until December 31, 1953.^[1] Delcarbon is a name derived from Spanish meaning "of the coal".^[2]

See also

• List of ghost towns in Colorado

External links

• State of Colorado
  • History Colorado

37.7125°N -104.8769°W

Notes and References

1. 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.
2. Book: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co.. Denver, CO. 17.