Geographic Center of Colorado - Hartsel, CO
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Outspoken1
N 39° 01.273 W 105° 48.812
13S E 429575 N 4319445
Hartsel, named for successful rancher Samuel Hartsel, is at the geographic center of Colorado.
Waymark Code: WMCY8G
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
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The town of Hartsel Colorado is situated in the center of Colorado, where highway 24 meets highway 9, along the banks of the South Platte River. Reporting a population of 667, the area mainly serves sports enthusiasts with nearby fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and hiking. The town's moniker, 'The Heart of Colorado' refers to being the geographic center of the state (
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