Stoner, Colorado

Stoner is an unincorporated community in Montezuma County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]

History

A post office called Stoner was established in 1917, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community takes its name from nearby Stoner Creek.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stoner, Colorado
  2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  3. 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. 48.

Coordinates: 37°35′22″N 108°19′12″W / 37.58944°N 108.32000°W / 37.58944; -108.32000

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