Pine, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pine, Colorado
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 Pine, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Pine, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Jefferson |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80470
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Pine is a small place in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it's part of a larger county. Pine also has its own U.S. Post Office. The special code for mail in Pine is ZIP Code 80470.
Community Life in Pine
The historic town of Pine is sometimes called Pine Grove. For many years, the people living in Pine had a special event. From 1988 to 2022, they held an annual Rhubarb Festival every summer. This festival was a fun way for the community to come together.
The festival was supported by a group called the Pine-Elk Creek Improvement Association, or PECIA. This group is a "501(c)(3) charitable organization." This means it's a non-profit group that does good things for the community. PECIA was started in 1947.
Geography of Pine
Pine is located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 39.409937 degrees North and -105.321980 degrees West. These numbers help us find its exact location in Colorado.
