Gardner, Colorado facts for kids
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Gardner, Colorado
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Gardner on a snowy day in late 2014.
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 Gardner, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Huerfano County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.472 sq mi (6.403 km2) |
| • Land | 2.472 sq mi (6.403 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,021 ft (2,140 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 42.88/sq mi (16.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81040
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805922 |
Gardner is a small community in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 106 people lived in Gardner. It also has its own post office with the ZIP Code 81040.
A Look Back: Gardner's History
Gardner has a history stretching back many years. The local post office first opened its doors in 1871. The community was named after a person named Herbert Gardner. He was an early settler, or "pioneer," in the area. Herbert was the son of Henry Gardner.
Where is Gardner?
Gardner is located in a beautiful part of Colorado. It covers an area of about 6.4 square kilometers. That's about 2.5 square miles. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the CDP.
How Many People Live in Gardner?
The United States Census Bureau helps count people across the country. They defined Gardner as a census-designated place (CDP) for the United States Census 2020. In 2020, the population of Gardner was 106 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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| 2020 | 106 | — | |
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