Gunnison County, Administrative division in Colorado, United States.
Gunnison County stretches across 3,260 square miles of Colorado terrain, containing mountain ranges, forests, and the city of Gunnison as its county seat.
The county received its name from Captain John W. Gunnison, who conducted railroad surveys in 1853 before Colorado entered the Union in 1876.
Western Colorado University in Gunnison city forms an educational center for the region, offering programs that attract students from across the state.
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport provides year-round commercial flights, connecting residents and visitors to Denver International Airport.
During the 1918 influenza epidemic, the county implemented strict quarantine measures, including road barricades, which protected residents from the disease.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1877
Capital city: Gunnison
Shares border with: Pitkin County, Hinsdale County, Delta County, Montrose County, Ouray County, Saguache County, Chaffee County
Website: https://gunnisoncounty.org
GPS coordinates: 38.67000,-107.01000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59
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