Platoro, Colorado Explained

Platoro is an unincorporated community in Conejos County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Platoro was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1919.^[1] Platoro is a name derived from Spanish meaning "silver and gold".^[2]

See also

• Platoro Dam

References

37.3519°N -106.5328°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 July 2016.
2. Book: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co.. Denver, CO. 41.