Dunckley, Colorado
Ghost town in Routt County, Colorado, United States
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Dunckley (also spelled Dunkley) is a ghost town in Routt County, Colorado, United States.[1][4]
CountryUnited States
Elevation7,605 ft (2,318 m)
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  Dunckley Location of Dunckley, Colorado.  Dunckley Dunckley (Colorado) | |
| Coordinates: 40.3008°N 107.1942°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Routt[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | unincorporated community |
| • Body | Routt County[2] |
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code[3] | Steamboat Springs 80487 |
| Area codes | 970/748 |
| GNIS place ID | 204651 |
History
The Dunkley [sic], Colorado, post office operated from December 16, 1892, until December 31, 1942.[5] The Steamboat Springs, Colorado, post office (ZIP code 80487) now serves the area.[3] The community was named in honor of several members of the local Dunkley family.[6]
Geography
Dunckley is located in Routt County at coordinates 40.3008°N 107.1942°W and elevation 7,605 feet (2,318 m).[1]
