Mack, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mack, Colorado
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Post office in Mack
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 Mack, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Mack, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Mesa |
| Elevation | 4,524 ft (1,379 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81525
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 174372 |
Mack is a small place in Mesa County, Colorado, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county. Mack is located about 10 miles east of the border between Colorado and Utah. It's also part of the larger Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Grand Junction and nearby communities.
About Mack
The Post Office
Mack has had its own post office for a long time. It first opened in 1904. The post office helps people send and receive mail. It uses the ZIP Code 81525.
How Mack Got Its Name
The community of Mack was named after a person. His name was John W. Mack. He was a businessperson who worked in the asphalt industry.
Music Festivals at Country Jam Ranch
Near Mack, you'll find the Country Jam Ranch. This ranch is a special place for music lovers. It's set up permanently for music festivals.
The most famous event held here is Country Jam. This festival started in 1992. Every year, thousands of country music fans come to the area. They enjoy live music and camping.
