Husted, Colorado Explained

Husted is an extinct town located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Husted was a settlement on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and located thirteen miles (20.9 km) north of Colorado Springs. Residents were involved in ranching and lumber businesses.^[1] The Husted post office operated from October 1, 1878, until October 15 1920.^[2]

See also

• List of ghost towns in Colorado

External links

• State of Colorado
  • History Colorado

Notes and References

1. Book: George A. Crofutt. Crofutt's Grip-sack Guide of Colorado: A Complete Encyclopedia of the State . 1885. Overland Publishing Company. 106.
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.