Crowley County

Crowley County is a rural administrative division in southeastern Colorado located on flat plains with gentle rolling hills. The territory spans across the high plains region of this part of Colorado with Ordway serving as the administrative center.

The territory was established as a separate county in 1911, created from the northern portion of a larger neighboring county. This division aimed to bring government services closer to residents by reducing travel distances to official offices.

The Crowley Heritage Center and Museum displays local artifacts and reflects the traditions of early settlers through working windmills and traditional outdoor baking ovens. These objects tell stories about the skills and daily lives of the communities that shaped the region.

Administrative offices operate from Monday through Friday at the Courthouse Annex in Ordway, providing services to residents. The region is sparsely populated, so most services are concentrated at this central location.

A 1953 Imperial Pullman railroad sleeper car sits on the property and could eventually be transformed into visitor lodging. This unusual rail object was acquired in 2006 and awaits potential redevelopment.