Milner

Milner is an unincorporated community in Routt County,

History

Milner was named for merchant and banker F. E. Milner, who settled in Routt County in 1883 and bought a ranch at the current location of the town of Milner in 1898. The town served as a supply headquarters for surrounding coal mines for over 50 years, and boasted a recreation hall, barber shop, bakery, and more.

Geography

Milner is at 40°29′05″N 107°01′10″W at an elevation of 6522

Comment

Milner was home to one of the earliest pot shops in northwest Colorado.