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La Garita, Colorado
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La Garita is a small, quiet place in Saguache County, Colorado. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

A Look Back: La Garita's History

The name "La Garita" comes from the nearby La Garita Mountains. In Spanish, "La Garita" means "the overlook" or "the guardhouse." This name probably came from how the mountains look, like a good spot to watch over the land.

La Garita once had its own post office. It opened and closed a few times between 1874 and 1972. A post office is important because it helps people send and receive mail. It also shows that a community was active enough to need this service.

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