Elbert, Colorado
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Elbert, Colorado
The unincorporated Town of Elbert is at the heart of Elbert County, Colorado. The town is named for a past Colorado territorial governor and state Supreme Court Justice Samuel H. Elbert.
The small town was a bustling center until a May 31st, 1935 flood washed away half of the town. The flood was caused by an overflow of Kiowa Creek, which lies next to the town.
The town now houses a mini mart, a small saloon, a feed store, local schools, and several churches. The majority of Elbert residents are involved in the agriculture sector.
During the summer, Elbert is much busier due to a near by Boy Scout Camp, Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch, which has 10,000 visitors every summer.
Geographically, Elbert lies on Elbert Highway, which connects the town of Kiowa to US 24. The largest nearby city is Elizabeth, which is about 15 minutes away.
External Links
[[Town of Elbert Homepage] [Elbert County Community Homepage]
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