Los Cerritos, Colorado Explained

Los Cerritos is an unincorporated community in Conejos County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Los Cerritos was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1914.[1] Los Cerritos is a name derived from Spanish meaning "the little hills".[2]

References

37.1483°N -105.9108°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. 33.