Kelim, Colorado

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

History

A post office called Kelim was established in 1915, and remained in operation until 1925.[2] The community was named after Lee J. Kelim, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kelim, Colorado
  2. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 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. 29.

Coordinates: 40°24′24″N 104°57′03″W / 40.40667°N 104.95083°W / 40.40667; -104.95083

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