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Acequia, Colorado
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 Acequia, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Acequia, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft (1,694 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 0182621 |
Acequia is an unincorporated community located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States.
History
A post office was in operation at Acequia between 1874 and 1900. Acequia is a Spanish word meaning "canal" or "channel", so the name was likely in reference to the nearby High Line Canal.
Geography
Acequia is located at 39°31′25″N 105°01′41″W / 39.52361°N 105.02806°W (39.5235994,-105.0280398).
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