Dunckley, Colorado

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Dunckley (also spelled Dunkley) is an unincorporated community in Routt County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]

History

A post office called Dunkley was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named in honor of several members of the local Dunkley family.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunckley, Colorado
  2. ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  3. ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 18.

Coordinates: 40°18′03″N 107°11′39″W / 40.30083°N 107.19417°W / 40.30083; -107.19417