Thatcher, Colorado facts for kids
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Thatcher, Colorado
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 Thatcher, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Thatcher, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Las Animas County |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81059 (Model)
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
Thatcher is a small place in Colorado, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community". This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Thatcher is located in Las Animas County. Mail for Thatcher now goes through the U.S. Post Office in Model, Colorado. The ZIP code for this area is 81059.
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History of Thatcher
How Thatcher Got Its Name
Thatcher used to have its own post office. It opened in 1883 and closed in 1973. The community was named after M. D. Thatcher. He was a local cattle rancher. Before being named Thatcher, the area was called "Hole-In-The-Rock." This earlier name came from a natural spring found there.
Where is Thatcher Located?
Thatcher is located in the state of Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 37 degrees, 32 minutes, 45 seconds North and 104 degrees, 6 minutes, 30 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Famous People From Thatcher
Federal Judge Christine Arguello
One notable person from Thatcher is Christine Arguello. She was born in 1955. Christine Arguello grew up to become a federal judge. This means she works in the United States court system.
