Como, Colorado facts for kids
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Como, Colorado
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Como Roundhouse is the only narrow-gauge roundhouse still standing in Colorado. Until 1937, it handled repairs on the railroads. In 1938, the remaining tracks were removed.
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 Como, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Park County |
| Elevation | 9,813 ft (2,991 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 439 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80432
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| GNIS feature ID | 183395 |
Como is a small, unincorporated community located in Park County, in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement without its own local government.
In 2010, the population for the entire area covered by Como's zip code (including nearby neighborhoods) was 439 people. However, the main part of Como itself usually has only about 12 to 15 residents.
History of Como
It is thought that Como got its name from miners who came from Como, Italy. These miners worked in the coal fields found in the area.
In 1879, Como became an important spot for the Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad. A depot was built here. The railroad was extended over Kenosha Pass to reach the silver mining areas during the Colorado Silver Boom. This was a time when many people rushed to Colorado hoping to find silver.
Later, Como served as a "division point" for trains. This meant trains would split off here, with some going north over Boreas Pass and others heading south towards Garos and over Trout Creek Pass.
What Como is Like Today
Como has many old buildings that show its history. These include the roundhouse, a hotel, and the old train depot. The town feels a bit like a ghost town, but people still live there.
Como has a small area with a few businesses. You can find a post office, an art gallery, and the historic hotel. The Denver, South Park & Pacific Historical Society has worked to fix up the roundhouse and the depot. They plan to turn these historic buildings into a fun attraction for visitors.
Where is Como Located?
The Como School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Como is located at the northern end of an area called South Park. It is known as a historic railroad settlement. The town sits about one-half mile (1 km) west of U.S. Route 285. It is also about nine miles (15 km) northeast of Fairplay, which is the main town, or county seat, for Park County.
You can reach Como by taking a paved road called County Road 33. This road turns into gravel once you enter the town. Another road, Boreas Pass Road, goes northwest from Como over Boreas Pass to Breckenridge. The mountains to the northwest of Como create a beautiful background for the town, especially near Little Baldy Mountain.
