Boncarbo, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boncarbo, Colorado
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An old house and a slag heap in Boncarbo
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 Boncarbo, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Boncarbo, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Established | 1915 |
| Elevation | 6,883 ft (2,098 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81024
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Boncarbo is a small, quiet place in Las Animas County, Colorado. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It does have its own Post Office with the ZIP Code 81024.
History of Boncarbo
Boncarbo was started in 1915 by a company called the American Smelting and Refining Company. This company was involved in mining and processing metals. The name "Boncarbo" comes from the French words bon carbon, which means "good coal."
The Boncarbo Post Office first opened its doors on November 15, 1917. Most of the coal dug up in Boncarbo was sent to a nearby place called Cokedale. There, the coal was turned into coke, a special fuel used in industries.
Where is Boncarbo?
Boncarbo is located in Colorado, United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°12′58″N 104°41′44″W / 37.21611°N 104.69556°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
