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Elsmere is a small place in El Paso County, Colorado, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county government. Elsmere is located northwest of a larger area called Cimarron Hills, Colorado.

Elsmere: A Community in Colorado

Elsmere is a quiet community found in the beautiful state of Colorado. It's part of El Paso County, which is one of the largest counties in Colorado. Even though Elsmere doesn't have a mayor or its own city council, it's still a place where people live and call home.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

Imagine a town that doesn't have its own official rules or leaders. That's a bit like an unincorporated community! These places are not officially cities or towns. They don't have their own police department or fire department run by the community itself. Instead, the larger county government, like El Paso County, takes care of services such as roads, police, and fire protection for everyone living there. People in unincorporated communities still pay taxes, and these taxes help fund the county services they use.

Where is Elsmere?

Elsmere is located in the central part of Colorado. You can find it northwest of a place called Cimarron Hills, Colorado. It's also in El Paso County, Colorado, which is a big county known for its stunning natural beauty, including views of the Rocky Mountains. The exact spot for Elsmere is at 38 degrees, 51 minutes, 53 seconds North latitude, and 104 degrees, 42 minutes, 38 seconds West longitude. This helps people find it on a map!

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