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Anton, Colorado
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Anton in 2017.
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 Anton, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Washington County |
| Established | About 1915 |
| Elevation | 4,869 ft (1,484 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80801
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| GNIS feature ID | 0195021 |
Anton is a small place in Washington County, Colorado, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town. It has its own Post Office, and its ZIP Code is 80801.
History of Anton
Anton was first settled around the year 1915. A year later, on July 18, 1916, the Anton Post Office officially opened. This was an important step for the community.
Where is Anton?
Anton is located in the eastern part of Colorado. You can find it using its geographic coordinates: 39°44′29″N 103°13′04″W / 39.74139°N 103.21778°W. These numbers tell you its exact spot on a map. The "N" means North and "W" means West.
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