| Coordinates | 38.788°N 107.9873°W |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5187 ft |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Delta[1] |
| Governing body | Delta County[1] |
| Unit pref | US |
| Time zone | MST (UTC−07:00) |
| Time zone (DST) | MDT (UTC−06:00) |
| ZIP code[2] | 81414 |
| Area codes | 970/748 |
Cory is a small unincorporated community within the boundaries of the incorporated town of Orchard City in Delta County, Colorado, United States. There is a U.S. Post Office in Cory, the ZIP Code for which is 81414.[2]
History
The Cory, Colorado, post office opened on March 12, 1895.[3] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his wife, Cora Hurshman.[4]
Geography
Cory is located in Delta County at coordinates 38.788°N 107.9873°W and elevation 5,187 feet (1,581 m).[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Colorado Counties". Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989. Golden, Colorado: Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation. ISBN 0-918654-42-4.
- ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 15.
- ^ 203943. Retrieved August 22, 2025.