Galeton
Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district
History
Named for Miss Gale, daughter of a local settler family. Post office has operated since 1910. A small agricultural community that has maintained a modest population serving the surrounding farming area. Unlike many of its neighbors, Galeton has managed to hold on, though it remains a tiny unincorporated dot on the vast eastern Colorado plains.
Visiting Galeton
What remains: Near-ghost town. Unincorporated community with about 250 residents. Still has some services.
Access: County roads northeast of Greeley off Highway 85. Paved access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Galeton?
Galeton is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,770 ft, coordinates 40.5211, -104.5847.
Can you visit Galeton today?
County roads northeast of Greeley off Highway 85. Paved access.
What remains at Galeton?
Near-ghost town. Unincorporated community with about 250 residents. Still has some services.