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Kutch, Colorado

Coordinates: 38°54′38″N 103°52′10″W / 38.91056°N 103.86944°W / 38.91056; -103.86944
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Kutch is an unincorporated community in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]

History

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A post office called Kutch was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1971.[2] The community was named after Ira Kutch, a local rancher.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kutch, Colorado
  2. ^ "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 29, 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. 30.

38°54′38″N 103°52′10″W / 38.91056°N 103.86944°W / 38.91056; -103.86944