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Tercio, Colorado


Tercio is an extinct town in Las Animas County, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

A post office called Tercio was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1949. The community was the third (Spanish: tercio) mining community established by Colorado Fuel and Iron, hence the name.

Coordinates: 37°03′07″N 104°59′48″W / 37.05194°N 104.99667°W / 37.05194; -104.99667



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