Bloom, Colorado

Ghost town in Otero County, Colorado, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bloom is an extinct town located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. The townsite is located at coordinates 37.6875°N 103.9566°W / 37.6875; -103.9566 at an elevation of 4,800 feet (1,463 m).[3]

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
GNIS pop ID195786
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Bloom, Colorado
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General Store in Bloom, July 1921
General Store in Bloom, July 1921
Bloom is located in the United States
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Bloom is located in Colorado
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Bloom (Colorado)
Coordinates: 37.6875°N 103.9566°W / 37.6875; -103.9566[1]
CountryUnited States
StateColorado
CountyOtero[2]
Elevation
[1]
4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Time zoneUTC−07:00 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−06:00 (MDT)
GNIS pop ID195786
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History

Bloom was originally known as Iron Spring. The Bloom, Colorado, post office operated from April 18, 1899, until May 31, 1938.[4][5] The community was named after Frank G. Bloom, a cattleman.[6]

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