Tarryall, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tarryall, Colorado
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Tarryall School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| Counties | Park |
| Founded | 1896 |
| Elevation | 8,714 ft (2,656 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80827 (Lake George)
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| GNIS feature ID | 183832 |
Tarryall is a small community in eastern Park County, Colorado, United States. It is not officially governed as a city or town. Tarryall is located along Tarryall Creek. This area is on the eastern edge of a large valley called the South Park. It sits between the towns of Lake George and Jefferson.
The Story of Tarryall
Tarryall was first started in 1896. It was originally called Puma City. People came here because they thought they had found valuable minerals. These discoveries made many people excited.
A Quick Boom and Bust
In its first year, Puma City grew very fast. About 1,000 people moved there. A post office was soon opened to serve everyone. This post office was named Tarryall.
However, the mineral discoveries were not as big as people first thought. The mines did not have as much gold or other minerals as expected. Because of this, many people started to leave. The town's population quickly became much smaller.
Changing Names
In the early 1900s, the town decided to change its name. It took the name of its post office, Tarryall. Today, only a few people still live in Tarryall. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
