Atwood

Atwood, Colorado, an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, is located in northeastern Colorado

History

The community of Atwood was established and saw its post office open in 1885. It was named after John Atwood, a Unitarian minister. Atwood was also home to one of the early Jewish settlements in Colorado, the Atwood Colony. While information on the specific reasons for its founding is limited, it is plausible that it emerged as an agricultural settlement, considering the region's suitability for farming, and potentially offered opportunities to new settlers, including the early Jewish settlers of the Atwood Colony.

Like many small rural communities in Colorado, Atwood has likely faced challenges in terms of economic growth and population retention. Atwood's population has remained relatively stable but small, possibly due to broader demographic and economic factors impacting rural Colorado, including slower migration rates and an aging population.

Geography

Atwood, Colorado, an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Logan County, is located in northeastern Colorado at approximately 40°33′1.72″N 103°16′28.55″W. Atwood is comprised of 1.03 square miles of land and has a population of 133 in 2010 It slightly increased to 138 in 2020. In 2023, the population was estimated to be 188.

Comment

Atwood is a collection of about 3 streets ( 4th thru 7th ) and 4 Avenues. It appears to be a place that is all but forgotten and hardly a reason to slow down when traveling east on highway 6.