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Burns, Colorado
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The post office in Burns.
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 Burns, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Burns, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| 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
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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 (39.873385,-106.881866).
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