Fondis,_Colorado

Fondis, Colorado

Fondis, Colorado

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Fondis is an unincorporated community in Elbert County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.[1]

History

The Fondis post office operated from November 25, 1895, until July 15, 1954.[2] Ella Cox was the town's first postmaster.[3] One historical account states that the unincorporated town derived its name from Fondi, in Italy,[4] while other accounts state that it is named for an Italian Hotel, the Fondide Italia.[5] Around the turn of the twentieth century, the town had a population of 40 people and boasted several stores, including Harper's General Store operated by George Conarroe, two blacksmith shops and the Fondis Hotel, owned and operated by Will Conarroe. He also operated a cheese factory that turned out 250 pounds of cheese per day.[3][5] For 10 weeks in 1902, Fred A. Coan operated the Fondis Herald newspaper.[6]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fondis, Colorado
  2. [2]
    Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
  3. [3]
    "Douglas County News". December 9, 1965.
  4. [4]
    Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 22.
  5. [5]
    "Douglas County News". No. 40. July 6, 1978.
  6. [6]
    "Castle Rock Journal". June 20, 1902.

39.2158°N 104.3472°W / 39.2158; -104.3472 (Fondis)

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