Towner, Colorado

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Towner, Colorado
Census-designated place
Towner, Colorado.JPG
Entering from west on State Highway 96 (2024)
Kiowa County Colorado Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Towner Highlighted 0878335.svg
Location within Kiowa County and Colorado
Coordinates: 38°28′13″N102°04′50″W / 38.4703998°N 102.0804546°W / 38.4703998; -102.0804546 [1]
Country United States
State Colorado
County Kiowa
Area
[2]
 • Total0.037 sq mi (0.097 km2)
 • Land0.037 sq mi (0.097 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
[1]
3,931 ft (1,198 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total18
 • Density480/sq mi (190/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code [4]
81071 (original 81080)
Area code 719
FIPS code 08-78335 [1]
GNIS ID 2583306 [1]

Towner is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Kiowa County, Colorado, United States. [1] The population of the Towner CDP was 18 at the United States Census 2020. [3] The Sheridan Lake post office (Zip Code 81071) serves Towner postal addresses. [4] Towner's post office (ZIP Code 81080) closed down in 1992.

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History

Towner was originally known as "Memphis". It was a frequent attraction for Kansans when their state was "dry". Towner is the easternmost town in Colorado, located less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Kansas border.

The town currently supports two grain elevators. Its population swells during harvest due to the influx of agricultural crews who often camp in the town. Towner students attend Plainview School, close to Sheridan Lake. It is responsible for the education of students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Hunting opportunities are abundant in the area, with deer, pronghorn, and pheasant commonplace, as well as an occasional elk sighting. [5]

In 1931, five students and their bus driver died in the Pleasant Hill bus tragedy near Towner.

Geography

Towner is located in eastern Kiowa County. Colorado State Highway 96 passes through the community. The closest gas station is about 11 miles (18 km) to the west on Highway 96 in the town of Sheridan Lake. The Kansas state line is 2 miles (3 km) to the east, and Tribune, Kansas, is 18 miles (29 km) to the east of Towner via Kansas State Highway 96.

The Towner CDP has an area of 24 acres (0.097 km2), all land. [2]

Demographics

Towner CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
2010 22—    
2020 18−18.2%
Source: United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Towner CDP for the United States Census 2010.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Towner, Colorado", Geographic Names Information System , United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. 1 2 "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  3. 1 2 United States Census Bureau. "Towner CDP, Colorado" . Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Look Up a ZIP Code". United States Postal Service . Retrieved December 22, 2020.
  5. ↑ http://webarchive.org/web/20061023130311/http://www.kcedf.org/Kiowa+Cnty+Fact+Book.doc [ dead link ]
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