Peetz is a statutory town in Logan County,

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, United States. The population was 213 at the 2020 census.

History

The community was named after Peter Peetz, an early settler.

Geography

According to the

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, the town has a total area of , all of it land. Peetz is located on the Peetz Plateau.

Demographics

Economy

Peetz's commerce mainly is focused on farming. In the town of Peetz, there is one restaurant/bar (the Hot Spot), a grain elevator and service station (Peetz Co-op), a telephone and internet provider (Peetz Telephone Company), and a laundromat.

Education

Peetz is home to the RE-5 School District and Peetz K-12 School.

Transportation

There are no forms of public transportation in Peetz, but a

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line runs past the town. Peetz lies next to Colorado State Highway 113.

References

External links

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CDOT map of the Town of PeetzPeetz K-12 School
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