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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 unincorporated community situated along Clear Creek in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Lawson is a part of the Downieville-Lawson-Dumont census-designated place.
History
A post office called Lawson was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1966. The community was named for Alexander Lawson, the proprietor of a local inn.
Geography
Lawson is located at 39°45′50″N 105°37′25″W / 39.76389°N 105.62361°W (39.76395,-105.623674).
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