Hahns Peak Village, Colorado
Hahns Peak Village is an unincorporated community in Routt County, Colorado. It is located north of Clark, Colorado along Routt County Road 129, and just east of Steamboat Lake State Park. The village is named for Hahns Peak, which is nearby.
Hahns Peak Village | |
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Unincorporated community | |
 A view of Hahns Peak Village from nearby Steamboat Lake State Park. | |
  Hahns Peak Village Location within the state of Colorado | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′25″N 106°56′57″W | |
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| County | Routt County |
| Elevation | 8,156 ft (2,486 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
History
The village functioned as the Routt County Seat from seat from 1877 to 1912. It's the oldest permanent settlement in the northwestern part of Routt County.[2]
An 1800s cabin, The Wirther Cabin, is restored and now sits on Main Street. The Hahns Peak Schoolhouse, which operated from 1912 to 1943, is also on Main Street. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
- Outline of Colorado
- State of Colorado
- Colorado cities and towns
- Colorado counties
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
- Hahns Peak Area Historical Society. Hahns Peak Area Historical Society. Viewed, Sept. 6, 2016.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Routt County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Colorado highlighting Routt County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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