Capulin, Colorado
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| Capulin, Colorado | |
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 Capulin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Conejos County |
| Established | 1867[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation[2] | 7,825 ft (2,385 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 200 |
| • Density | 211/sq mi (81.5/km2) |
| Time zone | MST (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP Code | 81124 (PO Box)[3] |
Capulin is a census-designated place and U.S. Post Office in Conejos County, Colorado, United States.[4] The ZIP Code of the Capulin Post Office is 81124.[3] The population as of the 2010 Census was 200.[5]
History
The town of Capulin was established by settlers from Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, in 1867.[1] "Capulin" is a regional word for black cherry.[1] The Capulin Post Office opened on August 10, 1881.[6]
Geography
Capulin is located in northern Conejos County at Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. (37.283751,-106.111107). Colorado State Highway 15 leads east 8 miles (13 km) to U.S. Route 285 just north of La Jara, and west then north 22 miles (35 km) to Monte Vista.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.95 square miles (2.45 km2), all of it land.[7]
Notable residents
- Eppie Archuleta, master weaver and 1985 recipient of the National Heritage Fellowship[8]
See also
References
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Municipalities and communities of Conejos County, Colorado, United States
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