La Valley, Colorado
Unincorporated community in Colorado, U.S.
La Valley is an unincorporated community in Costilla County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]
History
A post office called Lavalley was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community was so named on account of its location in a valley.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Valley, Colorado
- ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
- ^ 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. 31.
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Municipalities and communities of Costilla County, Colorado, United States
County seat: San Luis
- Blanca
- San Luis
- Fort Garland
- San Acacio
communities
- Chama
- Garcia
- Jaroso
- La Valley
- Mesita
- Russell
- San Pablo
- Sangre de Cristo Ranches
- Eastdale
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37°06′07″N 105°20′52″W / 37.10194°N 105.34778°W / 37.10194; -105.34778
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