Galeton, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galeton, Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Weld |
| Elevation | 4,770 ft (1,454 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80622
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
Galeton is a small place in Weld County, 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 managed by the county. Galeton also has its own U.S. Post Office, and its special mail code, called a ZIP Code, is 80622.
The post office in Galeton first opened its doors in 1910. The community got its name from a local family of early settlers. They decided to name the area after their daughter, Miss Gale.
Where is Galeton?
Galeton is located in the state of Colorado. You can find it at these exact coordinates: 40°31′16″N 104°35′05″W / 40.52111°N 104.58472°W. These numbers are like a special address on a map, telling you exactly where Galeton is in the world. The first part, 40 degrees 31 minutes 16 seconds North, tells you its position north of the Equator. The second part, 104 degrees 35 minutes 05 seconds West, tells you its position west of the Prime Meridian.
