Avalo, Colorado
Avalo is an unincorporated community in Weld County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]
History
A post office called Avalo was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1936.[2] Avalo is a name derived from Spanish meaning "earthquake".[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avalo, Colorado
- ↑ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ Dawson, John Frank (1954). 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. 8.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 40°48′12″N 103°39′01″W / 40.80333°N 103.65028°W
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