Fondis, Colorado
Fondis is an unincorporated community in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]
History
A post office called Fondis was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community derives its name from Fondi, in Italy.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fondis, Colorado
- ↑ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 June 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. 22.
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Coordinates: 39°12′57″N 104°20′50″W / 39.21583°N 104.34722°W
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