Yoder, Colorado facts for kids
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Yoder, Colorado
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Yoder, looking west.
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 Yoder, Colorado
Location in Colorado
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | El Paso County |
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
80864
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| Area code(s) | 719 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0193568 |
Yoder is a small place in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Yoder also has a U.S. Post Office with the ZIP Code 80864.
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What is Yoder, Colorado?
Yoder is a community located in the eastern part of Colorado. It is found within El Paso County. The area is known for its wide-open spaces.
How Did Yoder Get Its Name?
The community of Yoder got its name from an early postmaster. His name was Ira M. Yoder. The post office in Yoder first opened in 1904.
Education in Yoder
Students living in the Yoder area attend local schools. They are served by two different school districts.
Which Schools Do Students Attend?
Students can go to Edison Junior-Senior High School. This school is part of the Edison School District 54JT. Other students attend schools in the Miami-Yoder School District 60JT. Both districts work to provide education for the young people in the community.
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Yoder, looking west.
