Liggett, Colorado
Liggett is an unincorporated community in Boulder County, Colorado, United States.[1] It is to the northwest of Lafayette.
Liggett, Colorado | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Boulder |
| Elevation | 5,007 ft (1,526 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 178727[1] |
Description
Liggett is mostly rural grassland, with a few buildings. Nearby are two lakes, Boulder Creek, and a dormant former Union Pacific railroad currently owned by the Regional Transportation District. Directly to the west of Liggett is 95th Street, heading south to Lafayette and north to Longmont. A second road, Valmont Road, terminates at 95th Street and heads west to Boulder.
Name
The origin is not known for certain, but the community is probably named after Liggett, Indiana.
References
Municipalities and communities of Boulder County, Colorado, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Colorado highlighting Boulder County | |
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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