La Valley, Colorado Explained

La Valley is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Lavalley was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1918.^[1] The community was so named on account of its location in a valley.^[2]

References

37.1019°N -105.3478°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 June 2016.
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. 31.