Lucerne, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lucerne, Colorado
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 Lucerne, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Lucerne, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld |
| Elevation | 4,754 ft (1,449 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80646
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0180640 |
Lucerne is a small place in Weld County, Colorado, in the United States. It's called 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.
Lucerne has its own U.S. Post Office. The special code for mail in Lucerne is ZIP Code 80646. This post office has been open for a very long time, since 1892!
The community got its name from a type of plant called alfalfa. Alfalfa is also known as lucerne, and it grew a lot near where the community first started.
Where is Lucerne Located?
Lucerne is found in the state of Colorado. You can find its exact spot using special numbers called coordinates: 40°28′55″N 104°41′53″W / 40.48194°N 104.69806°W. These numbers tell us it's at about 40.48 degrees North and 104.69 degrees West. This helps people find Lucerne on a map or with GPS.
