Roggen, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roggen, Colorado
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The Roggen Telephone Cooperative Company headquarters on Front Street in Roggen
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 Roggen, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Roggen, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Weld County |
| Elevation | 4,701 ft (1,433 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80652
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| GNIS feature ID | 0204697 |
Roggen is a small place in Weld County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Roggen also has a U.S. Post Office. This post office uses the ZIP Code 80652. The post office first opened in 1883. The community was likely named after Edward P. Roggin. He was a lawmaker from Nebraska.
Where is Roggen Located?
Roggen is found in the state of Colorado. It is in the northeastern part of Weld County. Its exact location is 40°10′06″N 104°22′18″W / 40.16833°N 104.37167°W. This means it is at 40.168380 degrees north latitude and -104.371662 degrees west longitude.
Roggen is about 1,433 meters (4,701 feet) above sea level. This is quite high up! The area is known for its flat plains.
Roggen in Books and Stories
Roggen has appeared in popular culture. It was mentioned in a book by Tom Clancy. The novel is called The Sum of All Fears. In the story, some characters buy a safe house near Roggen. They do this to prepare for an attack on the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl was planned to be held in Denver.
Roggen is also part of a scary online story. These stories are known as creepypasta. This particular story is about an old archaeological trip. A made-up company called "Candlelight Co." sponsored the trip.
