Mitchell, Colorado

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Mitchell is a former town in Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. [1]

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History

A post office called Mitchell was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1909. [2] The community was named for George R. Mitchell, a settler. [3]

See also

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mitchell, Colorado
  2. "Eagle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  3. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 210.

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