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Zip Code: 81623
Population: 3004
Where in the world: 39.39 degrees
north of the Equator and 107.21 degrees
west of the prime meridian.
Un-Incorporated
Elevation: 6200 feet
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Carbondale Colorado
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the early 1800's settlers raised sheep and grew potatoes for over
50 years. Potatoes soon became the largest crop in the Carbondale
economy. In the late 1800's marble extraction, coal mining and railroad
construction brought many workers to the area. The town was named
in honor of Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Mount Sopris was named after
early settler Richard Sopris.
The Ute Indians were the first people to inhabit Carbondale. Unfortunately,
by the late 1880's the U.S. Government relocated the Ute's to a
reservation in southwest colorado. It is said by many locals that
the Ute's have left a curse on the valley which in time was responsible
for floods and mine disasters on the upper Crystal River. To see
this thriving area today, no one believes there's any curse left
on the area today!
Carbondale is a quaint little town consisting mainly of retail stores,
lodging, agriculture and the area. The towns economic stability
does not depend on any one industry but a myriad of talented people.
Close to Carbondale is the relatively new Aspen Glen Country Club
boasting 630 homes and a championship golf course designed by Jack
Nichlaus.
Carbondale is home to Colorado Rocky Mountain School, a private
high school that is prepratory school for grades 9-12. Carbondale
is close to hiking, skiing and biking and the White River National
Forest is adjacent to town. Carbondale has affordable town homes,
condos, and houses.
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