Sunbeam, Colorado Explained

Sunbeam is an unincorporated community in Moffat County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Sunbeam was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1942.^[1] The community was named for the ample sunshine at the town site.^[2]

References

40.5508°N -108.1958°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 July 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. 48.