Woodrow, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodrow, Colorado
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 Woodrow, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Woodrow, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Washington County |
| Elevation | 4,491 ft (1,369 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80757
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| GNIS feature ID | 0183049 |
Woodrow is a very small community in Washington County, Colorado, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated hamlet. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the wider county.
Woodrow is a rural area. It has a U.S. Post Office, a church, and only three houses. The Post Office is important because it serves everyone in the area with mail. The special code for mail in Woodrow is ZIP Code 80757.
History of Woodrow
The Post Office in Woodrow started operating in 1913. This was a big step for the community. It helped people send and receive letters and packages.
How Woodrow Got Its Name
The community of Woodrow was named after Woodrow Wilson. He was the 28th President of the United States. He served as president from 1913 to 1921. This was around the same time the Post Office opened.
Where is Woodrow?
Woodrow is located in the eastern part of Colorado. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 59 minutes, 17 seconds North, and 103 degrees, 35 minutes, 30 seconds West. This spot is about 1,369 meters (or 4,491 feet) above sea level.
