Delhi, Colorado facts for kids
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Delhi, Colorado
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 Delhi, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Delhi, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Elevation | 5,090 ft (1,550 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
Model CO 81059
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Delhi is a small, quiet place in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the county.
The U.S. Post Office in nearby Model handles all mail for Delhi. So, if you send a letter to Delhi, it will use the Model ZIP Code, which is 81059.
Delhi in Pop Culture
Delhi has appeared in a famous movie. It was a filming location for the 1973 movie Badlands. In one scene, the character played by Martin Sheen stops at a gas station in Delhi. He gets gas for his car before quickly leaving when he sees a sheriff.
Railroad History
Delhi was once home to a special kind of railroad signal. It had Colorado's very last wigwag railroad signal. A wigwag signal was an old type of railroad crossing signal. It had a swinging arm with a light that would move back and forth. This warned people that a train was coming. This historic signal was removed in March 2021. It was replaced with modern railroad crossing flashers.
Geography of Delhi
Delhi is located in the state of Colorado. Its exact location is 37°38′32″N 104°01′06″W / 37.64222°N 104.01833°W. This means it is at 37.642238 degrees North latitude and -104.018383 degrees West longitude. It is part of Las Animas County.
