FLORRISANT

NAME: Florrisant
COUNTY: Teller
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Cold in the winter Warm/ Hot summer
BEST TIME TO VISIT: May to October
COMMENTS:From Colorado Springs US- 24 W and I-25 take US- 24 west 30.6 miles

REMAINS:School House, Cemeteries, all kind of relics, fossil beds

Florissant was established in 1870 and had a post office in 1872. Was originally named Costellos Rancho. It is also near the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Submitted by Jim Montoya


Florrisant
Courtesy James Montoya


Florrisant
Courtesy James Montoya


Florrisant
Courtesy James Montoya


Florrisant Schoolhouse
Courtesy James Montoya


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