Cory, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cory, Colorado
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Cory's general store and post office on Highway 65
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 Cory, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Cory, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Delta County |
| Elevation | 5,187 ft (1,581 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81414
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Cory is a small, quiet place in Colorado, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Orchard City in Delta County. Even though it's small, Cory has its own U.S. Post Office, and its special mail code (ZIP Code) is 81414.
Discovering Cory
How Cory Got Its Name
The post office in Cory has been open for a very long time, since 1895! The community got its name from an early postmaster. He decided to name the place after his wife, Cora Hurshman. That's how "Cory" came to be!
Where is Cory Located?
Cory is found in the western part of Colorado. It sits at an elevation of about 5,187 feet (1,581 meters) above sea level. This community is located at specific geographic coordinates: 38.788078 degrees North latitude and 107.985477 degrees West longitude. This means it's in the Northern Hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
