Map of Towner CDP, Colorado

Towner is a census-designated place (CDP) in and governed by Kiowa County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Towner CDP was 18 at the United States Census 2020. The Sheridan Lake post office (Zip Code 81071) serves Towner postal addresses.

Towner CDP overview:
Name:	Towner CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Colorado
County:	Kiowa County
Elevation:	3,927 ft (1,197 m)
Total Area:	0.037 sq mi (0.097 km²)
Land Area:	0.037 sq mi (0.097 km²)
Water Area:	0.000 sq mi (0.000 km²)
Total Population:	18
Population Density:	480/sq mi (190/km²)
ZIP code:	81071
Area code:	719
FIPS code:	0878335

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History

Towner was originally known as “Memphis”. It was a frequent attraction for Kansans when their state was “dry”. Towner is the easternmost town in Colorado, located less than 2 miles (3 km) from the Kansas border.

The town currently supports two grain elevators. Its population swells during harvest due to the influx of agricultural crews who often camp in the town. Towner students attend Plainview School, close to Sheridan Lake. It is responsible for the education of students in grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12.

Hunting opportunities are abundant in the area, with deer, pronghorn, and pheasant commonplace, as well as an occasional elk sighting.

In 1931, five students and their bus driver died in the Pleasant Hill bus tragedy near Towner.

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Geography

Towner is located in eastern Kiowa County. Colorado State Highway 96 passes through the community. The closest gas station is about 11 miles (18 km) to the west on Highway 96 in the town of Sheridan Lake. The Kansas state line is 2 miles (3 km) to the east, and Tribune, Kansas, is 18 miles (29 km) to the east of Towner via Kansas State Highway 96.

The Towner CDP has an area of 24 acres (0.097 km), all land.