Hesperus, Colorado facts for kids
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Hesperus, Colorado
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Entering Hesperus from the south on State Highway 140
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 Hesperus, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Hesperus, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | La Plata |
| Elevation | 8,091 ft (2,466 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81326
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 179135 |
Hesperus is a small, quiet community located in La Plata 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. Instead, it's managed by the county. Hesperus is also home to a U.S. Post Office with the ZIP Code 81326.
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About Hesperus
Hesperus is a unique place because it's an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or a town with its own mayor or city council. Instead, the area is governed directly by La Plata County. This type of community often has a smaller population and fewer formal services than a city.
Where Did Hesperus Get Its Name?
The community of Hesperus gets its name from a nearby natural landmark: Hesperus Mountain. This mountain is a prominent feature in the landscape and likely inspired the name for the settlement that grew up around it. The Hesperus Post Office has been serving the community since 1891.
The Hesperus Post Office
The U.S. Post Office in Hesperus is an important part of the community. It provides mail services for residents and businesses in the area. Every post office has a special number called a ZIP Code, and for Hesperus, that code is 81326.
Hesperus Baptist Church
The Hesperus Baptist Church is a local place of worship in the community. Churches often serve as important gathering places for residents. They offer spiritual guidance and sometimes host community events.
