Lamar, County seat in southeastern Colorado, United States.
Lamar stands at an elevation of 1105 meters on the south side of the Arkansas River floodplain in northwestern Prowers County, Colorado.
The city was established in 1886 and named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, who served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Supreme Court Justice.
The Prowers County Fair brings together local residents to celebrate agricultural traditions and showcase community achievements throughout the year.
Lamar offers intercity transportation through the Amtrak Southwest Chief train service at Lamar Station and Bustang bus connections to other Colorado destinations.
The city maintains multiple recreational facilities including fishing ponds, a golf course, swimming pool, skate park, and walking paths for outdoor activities.
Location: Prowers County
Elevation above the sea: 1,105 m
Website: http://www.ci.lamar.co.us
Website: http://ci.lamar.co.us
GPS coordinates: 38.08610,-102.61900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
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