Canfield is an
unincorporated community
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in
Boulder County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Colorado
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.
History
The Canfield, Colorado, post office operated from March 28, 1878, until June 15, 1906.
The community was named after Isaac Canfield, a businessman in the local coal mining industry.
See also
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Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area
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Front Range Urban Corridor
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List of populated places in Colorado
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List of post offices in Colorado
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References
External links
State of ColoradoHistory Colorado
Unincorporated communities in Boulder County, Colorado
Unincorporated communities in Colorado
1878 establishments in Colorado
Populated places established in 1878
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