Hoyt, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hoyt, Colorado
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Hoyt, looking south on Morgan County Road 4
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 Hoyt, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Hoyt, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Morgan |
| Elevation | 4,774 ft (1,455 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | Abt. 165 |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80654 (Wiggins)
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Hoyt is a small place in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the county.
Near Hoyt, there's a very tall structure called the Hoyt Radio Tower. It stands about 1,996 feet (608 meters) high! The community of Hoyt was named after James A. Hoyt, who was one of the first people to settle there.
A Bit of History
Hoyt has had a post office for a long time. It first opened way back in 1906.
Today, if you live in Hoyt, your mail comes from the U.S. Post Office in a nearby town. That town is Wiggins, and its ZIP Code is 80654.
Where is Hoyt?
Hoyt is located in the state of Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 40 degrees, 0 minutes, 56 seconds North and 104 degrees, 4 minutes, 31 seconds West.
