Delhi, Colorado
Unincorporated community in Colorado, US
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Delhi is an unincorporated community in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States.
Delhi, Colorado | |
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| Coordinates: 37.6422°N 104.0180°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Las Animas[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| • Body | Las Animas County[2] |
| Elevation | 5,086 ft (1,550 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code[3] | (Model) 81059 |
| Area code | 719 |
| GNIS place ID | 0 |
History
The Delhi, Colorado, post office operated from March 16, 1908, until May 30, 1975.[4] The Model, Colorado, post office (ZIP code 81059) now serves the area.[3]
Delhi was the location of a scene in the 1973 film Badlands where Martin Sheen refuels the stolen vehicle he is driving at a gas station before fleeing the scene when he spots a sheriff.
Delhi was also known for being the location of Colorado's last wigwag railroad signal prior to its removal in March 2021 (replaced with standard railroad crossing flashers).[5][6]
Geography
Delhi is located in Las Animas County at coordinates 37.6422°N 104.0180°W and elevation 5,086 feet (1,550 m).[1]
