Swallows, Colorado
Swallows is an extinct town in Pueblo County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
A post office called Swallows was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1947.[2] The community was named for the swallows which nested near the original town site.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Swallows, Colorado
- ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 48.
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Municipalities and communities of Pueblo County, Colorado, United States
County seat: Pueblo
- Pueblo
- Boone
- Rye
- Avondale
- Beulah Valley
- Blende
- Colorado City
- Pueblo West
- Salt Creek
- Vineland
communities
- Baxter
- Beulah
- Devine
- Nepesta
- North Avondale
- Stem Beach
- Autobees
- Swallows
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38°18′08″N 104°51′37″W / 38.30222°N 104.86028°W / 38.30222; -104.86028
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