Lamar, County seat in southeastern Colorado, United States.
Lamar is a city in southeastern Colorado that serves as the county seat of Prowers County. It sits at about 1,100 meters elevation on the southern side of the Arkansas River floodplain, functioning as the administrative center for the surrounding area.
The city was founded in 1886 and named after Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II, a U.S. Secretary of the Interior and Supreme Court Justice. Its establishment was tied to railroad expansion through the region during that era.
The Prowers County Fair brings together local residents to celebrate agricultural traditions and showcase community achievements throughout the year.
The city is accessible by train via the Amtrak Southwest Chief service at Lamar Station and by bus through Bustang connections to other Colorado destinations. Standard lodging and dining options are available for visitors passing through the area.
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://ci.lamar.co.us
GPS coordinates: 38.08610,-102.61900
Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:45
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