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Walsh, CO. Photo by Jeffrey Beall

Walsh, Colorado

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Walsh, CO is a tiny statutory town in Baca County, in southeastern Colorado, 123 miles from La Junta. Its population was 546 in the 2010 census. It’s a small rural community of ranchers and farmers, situated at an elevation of 3,953 feet.

The town got its first post office in 1926 and has a zip code of 81090. Walsh was incorporated two years later in July of 1928. A railroad leader by the name of Mr. Walsh gave the community its name.

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Building in Walsch, CO. Photo by Jeffrey Beall

Main Attractions

There are a few operating businesses in town including Walsh Baptist Church, an auto part store, the Walsh Piccadilly for food options, and a few grain and feed stores.

Recreation

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Two Buttes, CO. Photo by Bob Duran

The nearby town just north of Walsh, Two Buttes, offers a local reservoir and a swimming hole (the Black Hole) on the other side of the dam.

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Special Events

There are no special events in town.

Activities near Walsh

Federal Lands:

  • Comanche National Grassland

Towns:

  • Campo (36mi)
  • Lamar (67mi)
  • Springfield (20mi)
  • Two Buttes (18mi)

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