Ghost Towns of the Rockies

New Raymer (Raymer)

Ghost town in Weld County, Colorado · Eastern Plains district

Founded
1888
Peak Population
~417
Elevation
4,777 ft
Primary Industry
railroad
County
Weld
Coordinates
40.6086, -103.8431
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History

Platted in 1888 along the Colorado and Wyoming Railroad, named for George Andrew Raymer, assistant chief engineer of the CB&Q railroad. Original settlers came via the Homestead Act. Drought in 1889-1890 and the Panic of 1893 killed the town; buildings were dismantled by area ranchers. Revived and incorporated in 1919, reaching 417 residents in the 1920s. The 1930s drought and Depression caused another population crash. The USPS uses 'New Raymer' while state records use 'Raymer.'

Visiting New Raymer (Raymer)

What remains: Near-ghost town. Population 110 (2020 census). Still technically incorporated but greatly diminished.

Access: Highway 14 east of Stoneham. Paved access.

Photos

. Post office in en:New Raymer, Colorado, picture taken 25 June 2006.
. Post office in en:New Raymer, Colorado, picture taken 25 June 2006. — The original uploader was Sethant at English Wikipedia. (Public domain)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is New Raymer (Raymer)?

New Raymer (Raymer) is located in Weld County, Colorado, in the Eastern Plains area at an elevation of 4,777 ft, coordinates 40.6086, -103.8431.

Can you visit New Raymer (Raymer) today?

Highway 14 east of Stoneham. Paved access.

What remains at New Raymer (Raymer)?

Near-ghost town. Population 110 (2020 census). Still technically incorporated but greatly diminished.

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