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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fondis, Colorado
  2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 June 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. 22.

Coordinates: 39°12′57″N 104°20′50″W / 39.21583°N 104.34722°W / 39.21583; -104.34722

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