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Gilcrest, Colorado

Gilcrest Colorado City Limit Sign
Gilcrest, CO on US-85. Photo by: Jeffrey Beall

Located at 4,754 feet of elevation southwest of Greeley, Gilcrest had a population of 1,029 in 2020. The plain town is situated on US 85, so it offers convenient access to the Denver Metro and northern front range.

There has been a Gilcrest Post Office since 1907. The statutory town was incorporated on March 18th, 1912. It was named after W.K. Gilcrest, who was a prominent banker. It’s part of Weld County.

Activities near Gilcrest

Federal Lands:

  • South Platte River

Towns:

  • Denver (24mi)
  • Evans (8mi)
  • Firestone (19mi)
  • Fort Collins (36mi)
  • Greeley (12mi)
  • Lochbuie (25mi)
  • Longmont (23mi)
  • Loveland (42mi)

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