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Flagler, Colorado Grain Elevators
Flager, Colorado grain elevators. Photo by: Art davis

Flagler, Colorado

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Established in 1888, Flagler is a small Statutory Town located in the eastern plains of Colorado. It had a population of 561 in 2010.

Residing at 4,941 feet of elevation in Kit Carson County, Flagler has a little charming main street with some places to eat and shop. It’s a rural, friendly type of town that sits 30 minutes east of Limon, should you need a few more things. It’s located off exit 395 on I-70, about two hours east of Denver and Colorado Springs.

Flagler Colorado Aerial Vierw
Aerial view of Flagler, Colorado. Photo by: Ken Lund

History

A post office and general store called Bowser operated in the 1880s. Flagler got its start in 1888 nearby the new-at-the-time Rock Island Railroad. It was first called Malowe but renamed for a local railroad builder and oil tycoon. It was incorporated on November 2nd, 1916.

Flagler Colorado Hospital
Flagler Hospital. Photo by: ERoss99

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Flagler’s American Legion hall during wintertime. Photo by: Dave Herholz

Activities near Flagler

Towns:

  • Colorado Springs (108mi)
  • Denver (124mi)
  • Kit Carson (52mi)
  • Limon (34mi)
  • Seibert (11mi)
  • Vona (18mi)

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