Trimble, Colorado Explained

Trimble is an unincorporated community on the Animas River in La Plata County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Trimble was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1900.^[1] The community was named after Frank Trimble, a local cattleman.^[2]

External links

37.3903°N -107.8464°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. 49.