Alder is an abandoned town located in Saguache County, Colorado, United States.[1]
Alder, Colorado | |
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Alder in winter | |
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Coordinates: 38°22′10″N 106°02′22″W | |
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County | Saguache[1] |
Elevation | 8,543 ft (2,604 m) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
A post office called Alder was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1927.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Alder Creek.[3]
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