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Burns, Colorado
Unincorporated community
The post office in Burns.
The post office in Burns.
Burns, Colorado is located in Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Burns, Colorado is located in the United States
Burns, Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  State of Colorado
County Eagle County
Elevation
6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Zip code
80426

Burns is an unincorporated community in northern Eagle County, Colorado, United States.

History

The town is named for Jack Burns, a trapper who built a cabin in the area. The Burns Post Office opened on May 14, 1895.

Geography

Burns is located at 39°52′24″N 106°52′55″W / 39.87333°N 106.88194°W / 39.87333; -106.88194 (39.873385,-106.881866).

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