Williamsburg, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Williamsburg, Colorado
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The town hall on John Street, September 2018
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Location of Williamsburg in Fremont County, Colorado.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Fremont County |
| Incorporated | April 7, 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.53 sq mi (9.15 km2) |
| • Land | 3.53 sq mi (9.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,390 ft (1,643 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 731 |
| • Density | 207.1/sq mi (79.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81226
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| FIPS code | 08-85155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0203567 |
Williamsburg is a small town in Fremont County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a "statutory town," which means it follows general laws set by the state of Colorado for how towns are run.
In 2020, about 731 people lived in Williamsburg. The town is served by the post office in nearby Florence.
Exploring Williamsburg's Location
Williamsburg is found in the southeastern part of Fremont County. It's right next to the city of Florence on its east side. To the south, you'll find the town of Rockvale.
The county seat, Cañon City, is about 8 miles (13 km) to the northwest. Williamsburg covers an area of about 3.5 square miles (9.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
A Look at Williamsburg's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Williamsburg has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1900: 337 people
- 1910: 556 people
- 1920: 402 people
- 1930: 155 people
- 1940: 97 people
- 1950: 65 people
- 1960: 57 people
- 1970: 75 people
- 1980: 72 people
- 1990: 253 people
- 2000: 714 people
- 2010: 662 people
- 2020: 731 people
As you can see, the town's population was highest in 2000 and 2020. It was much smaller in the middle of the 20th century.
