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Gardner, Colorado
Gardner on a snowy day in late 2014.
Gardner on a snowy day in late 2014.
Gardner, Colorado is located in Colorado
Gardner, Colorado
Gardner, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Huerfano County
Government
 • Type unincorporated town
Area
 • Total 2.472 sq mi (6.403 km2)
 • Land 2.472 sq mi (6.403 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
7,021 ft (2,140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 106
 • Density 42.88/sq mi (16.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
81040
Area code(s) 719
GNIS feature ID 2805922

Gardner is a census-designated place (CDP) and post office in and governed by Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. The Gardner post office has the ZIP Code 81040. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Gardner CDP was 106.

History

The Gardner Post Office has been in operation since 1871. The community has the name of Herbert Gardner, a local pioneer. Herbert was the son of Henry Gardner.

Geography

The Gardner CDP has an area of 1,582 acres (6.403 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 106
United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau defined the Gardner CDP for the United States Census 2020.

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