Altman, Colorado | |
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Location in Teller County and the state of Colorado | |
Coordinates: 38°44′10″N105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
County | Teller County [1] |
Government | |
• Type | ghost town |
Elevation | 10,630 ft (3,240 m) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 0203908 |
Altman is an extinct mining town located in Teller County, Colorado, United States. The Altman post office operated from January 18, 1894, until May 30, 1911. [2] Much of the town was destroyed by fire on May 24, 1903.
Altman is located at 38°44′10″N105°08′02″W / 38.7361°N 105.1339°W at an elevation of 10,630 feet (3,240 m).
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