Virginia Dale, Colorado
Virginia Dale, Colorado | |
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Shuttered cafe and post office in Virginia Dale | |
| Coordinates: 40°57′17″N 105°20′57″W / 40.95472°N 105.34917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Larimer County |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Founded by | Jack Slade |
| Elevation | 7,034 ft (2,144 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 80536 (Livermore) |
| Area code | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0170131 |
Virginia Dale is a tiny unincorporated community located in northwestern Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Virginia Dale is situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on U.S. Highway 287, approximately 45 mi (72 km) northwest of Ft. Collins and approximately 4 mi (6 km) south of the Wyoming border. In the late 19th century, Virginia Dale was a famous stop on the Overland Trail. The stage station, the last of its kind still standing, and its associated home, the Hurzeler House, are owned and maintained by the Virginia Dale Community Club.