Abeyta, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Abeyta
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 Abeyta
Location in Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
Abeyta is a ghost town located in Las Animas County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. A ghost town is a place where people once lived and worked, but now it's mostly empty or abandoned. Abeyta sits at an elevation of about 1,745 meters (5,725 feet) above sea level. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 37°04′47″N 104°11′11″W / 37.0797°N 104.1864°W.
The Story of Abeyta
Abeyta was established in 1914. It was named after Mrs. Abeyta, who was the mother of a person named Casimiro Barela.
A Short-Lived Town
For a town to grow and thrive, it needs important services. One of these is a post office. A post office helps people send and receive letters and packages. It also connects the town to the outside world.
Abeyta did have a post office, but it was only open for a very short time. It opened in 1914 and closed in the same year. This quick closure suggests that the town did not grow as planned. Without enough people or activity, the town soon became empty. This is why Abeyta is now known as a ghost town.
