Doyleville, Colorado facts for kids
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Doyleville, Colorado
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Doyleville and Highway 50
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 Doyleville, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Doyleville, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Named for | Henry Doyle |
| Elevation | 8,055 ft (2,455 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81230
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| GNIS feature ID | 204761 |
Doyleville is a small, quiet place in Gunnison County, Colorado. It is not a city or town with its own government. You can find Doyleville about 19 miles (31 km) east of Gunnison. It is located right along U.S. Highway 50.
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Doyleville's Early Days
Doyleville got its name from Henry Doyle. In 1876, Henry, his wife Susan, and their children settled here. They claimed 160 acres of land near Tomichi Creek.
A Busy Stagecoach Stop
This settlement soon became a popular stop for stagecoaches. The Barlow and Sanderson stage line often stopped here. This made Doyleville an important place for travelers.
The Railroad Arrives
In the summer of 1881, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad built a train station in Doyleville. This was a big deal for the area. Ranchers could now easily ship their hay and livestock. They sent these goods by train to markets located east over the Continental Divide.
The train station was also busy with passengers. Many people traveled to and from the nearby Waunita Hot Springs.
Community Life in Doyleville
Life in Doyleville grew with the train station. In 1881, a post office was opened. A one-room school also started that same year. These additions helped the community thrive.
Changes Over Time
Activity in Doyleville began to slow down in the mid-1900s. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad stopped passenger service in 1940. They completely closed the train line in 1955.
The school in Doyleville closed its doors in 1966. The post office also closed a few years later, in 1969.
Other Names for Doyleville
In its early years, Doyleville was known by a few different names. Sometimes it was called Doyle or Doylestown. It was also briefly known as Gilman or Hot Springs.
