Elbert County, County seat in central Colorado, United States.
Elbert County is an administrative division in central Colorado with rolling hills and grassland terrain. The landscape supports diverse wildlife and includes several small communities scattered throughout the region.
The county was established in 1874 and named after Samuel Elbert, a territorial governor of Colorado. Its creation reflected the expansion and development of Colorado's central region during that era.
Farming and ranching shape how people live and work across this county today. The open grasslands and agricultural traditions remain central to the local way of life.
The area is rural with significant distances between towns, so plan travel time accordingly. Check weather conditions beforehand, as the region can experience harsh conditions throughout the year.
The county has one of the lowest population densities in the region, with just a handful of people per square kilometer. This sparse settlement means vast stretches of natural landscape remain largely undeveloped.
Location: Colorado
Inception: February 13, 1874
Capital city: Kiowa
Shares border with: Arapahoe County, Lincoln County, El Paso County, Douglas County
Website: http://elbertcounty-co.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.28000,-104.13000
Latest update: December 25, 2025 06:11
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