Flagler, Colorado facts for kids
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Flagler, Colorado
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Former Flagler Hospital (2012)
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Location within Kit Carson County and Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Kit Carson |
| Founded | 1888 |
| Incorporated | November 2, 1916 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.370 sq mi (3.547 km2) |
| • Land | 1.370 sq mi (3.547 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,941 ft (1,506 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 567 |
| • Density | 414.0/sq mi (159.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80815
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| Area code | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-26765 |
| GNIS ID | 204820 |
Flagler is a small town located in western Kit Carson County, Colorado, United States. In 2020, about 567 people lived there. Flagler is easy to find, as it's close to Exit 395 on I-70.
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History of Flagler
The town of Flagler started as a small community in 1888. It grew near the new Rock Island Railroad. Before it was called Flagler, the area had a general store and post office. This spot was named Bowser by its owner, W.H. Lavington, in memory of his dog.
When the town was officially founded, it was first named Malowe. This name honored M. A. Lowe, a lawyer for the Rock Island Railroad. Later, the town was renamed Flagler after Henry Flagler. He was a famous railroad builder and oil businessman. His daughter liked the area and asked for the town to be named after him. Flagler officially became an incorporated town in 1916.
Geography and Location
Flagler is located at 39°17′39″N 103°3′57″W / 39.29417°N 103.06583°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map.
According to the 2020 United States Census, the town covers an area of about 3.547 square kilometers (1.370 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Flagler's Climate
| Climate data for Flagler, Colorado (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1919–1928, 1958–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
80 (27) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
99 (37) |
107 (42) |
104 (40) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
93 (34) |
81 (27) |
76 (24) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.0 (7.2) |
46.9 (8.3) |
56.6 (13.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
73.0 (22.8) |
84.7 (29.3) |
89.1 (31.7) |
86.8 (30.4) |
79.1 (26.2) |
65.8 (18.8) |
53.7 (12.1) |
43.8 (6.6) |
65.7 (18.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.1 (−0.5) |
33.0 (0.6) |
41.8 (5.4) |
49.1 (9.5) |
58.7 (14.8) |
69.3 (20.7) |
74.3 (23.5) |
72.4 (22.4) |
64.2 (17.9) |
50.9 (10.5) |
39.6 (4.2) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
51.2 (10.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.1 (−8.3) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
34.5 (1.4) |
44.4 (6.9) |
53.9 (12.2) |
59.5 (15.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
49.3 (9.6) |
36.0 (2.2) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
36.8 (2.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −29 (−34) |
−25 (−32) |
−20 (−29) |
−4 (−20) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
37 (3) |
33 (1) |
21 (−6) |
−6 (−21) |
−15 (−26) |
−29 (−34) |
−29 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.34 (8.6) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.80 (20) |
1.37 (35) |
2.47 (63) |
2.64 (67) |
3.06 (78) |
2.71 (69) |
1.24 (31) |
0.90 (23) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.37 (9.4) |
16.50 (419) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.1 (13) |
3.8 (9.7) |
3.9 (9.9) |
3.4 (8.6) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.0 (2.5) |
2.4 (6.1) |
3.9 (9.9) |
24.5 (62) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.1 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 45.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 9.7 |
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Population Changes Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 544 | — | |
| 1930 | 540 | −0.7% | |
| 1940 | 506 | −6.3% | |
| 1950 | 793 | 56.7% | |
| 1960 | 693 | −12.6% | |
| 1970 | 615 | −11.3% | |
| 1980 | 550 | −10.6% | |
| 1990 | 564 | 2.5% | |
| 2000 | 612 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 561 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 567 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 612 people living in Flagler. About 29.9% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the town was 42 years old.
Flagler's Economy
The main way people in Flagler and the nearby areas make a living is through farming. They grow a lot of wheat and corn. Flagler even calls itself the "Birdseed Capital of the World"! A company called Wagner's Wild Bird Seed is the biggest private employer in town.
Flagler also has a few local businesses. These include a convenience store called Loaf 'N Jug, a family clothing and shoe store, and a small hotel. There's also a local supermarket and a diner called The I-70 (1950's) Diner. You can find many churches in the area too. A factory that makes Mullen pedal steel guitars is also located near Flagler. The Town of Flagler is even offering free land to new businesses that want to move there!
Education in Flagler
Children in Flagler attend the Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District #20. This school teaches students from preschool all the way through 12th grade. Students from nearby Arriba, Colorado also come to this school.
The school's mascot is the panther. Students can play various sports like Six-man football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and track. Flagler's big sports rival is the Stratton Eagles. Flagler once beat Stratton, ending what was then the longest winning streak in Colorado high school football history! Flagler Senior High School's colors are orange and black. The school is known for being one of the best academically in the state.
Notable Events in Flagler
Flagler was the location of a sad air show accident on September 15, 1951. During a Fall Festival Day show, a plane lost control. It crashed into the people watching, and twenty people died.
Famous People from Flagler
- Boxer Irish Bob Murphy was born in Flagler.
- Author Hal Borland moved to Flagler when he was 15. His father became the publisher of a local newspaper, and Hal went to high school in Flagler.
See also
In Spanish: Flagler (Colorado) para niños
