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Lawson, Colorado
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 Lawson, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Lawson, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Elevation | 8,107 ft (2,471 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
Dumont CO 80436
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| Area code(s) | Both 303 and 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0204705 |
Lawson is a small community in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Lawson is located right next to Clear Creek. It is also part of a larger area called Downieville-Lawson-Dumont.
Lawson's Story
The community of Lawson was named after Alexander Lawson. He owned a local inn, which was like a hotel for travelers. A post office opened in Lawson in 1877. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It finally closed down in 1966.
Where is Lawson?
Lawson is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°45′50″N 105°37′25″W / 39.76389°N 105.62361°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map.
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