Hartman, Colorado
Town in the United States in Prowers County
About Hartman
Hartman is an unincorporated community and former statutory town in Prowers County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 56 at the 2020 United States census. In 2026 the town was officially declared abandoned, at the request of the remaining residents. The town is located north of SH-196.
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Population over time
From 81 in 2010 to 56 in 2020 (−30.9%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 56 |
| 2010 | 81 |
History
A post office called Hartman has been in operation since 1908. The community was named after W. P. Hartman, a railroad official.
The town has one historic site, the old Hartman Gymnasium. The circa 1938 gymnasium is associated with New Deal programs in Prowers County. The building is the only example of Works Progress Administration (WPA) construction in Hartman and one of only a few such projects in the county. Its use as a community center continues to contribute to the social history of Hartman. As of 2026, the town has a post office and no businesses.
Due to conflicts and physical altercations between the town's residents, all of the existing town trustees resigned in January 2026, with the mayor pro tempore charged with disorderly conduct, resulting in subsequent closure of the town's bank account and post office box. Town records were turned over to Prowers County officials, who reached out to state officials for assistance with town administration. Although Prowers County manages maintenance of roads and law enforcement, Hartman maintains its own water supply. Due to deteriorating maintenance and quality testing issues, the water supply has been under a boil advisory since September 2025, and the collapse of the local government in 2026 has threatened the provision of water due to inability to purify the water. On July 28, 2026, the Colorado Secretary of State declared that the Town of Hartman had been abandoned pursuant to 31-3-201 C.R.S., effectively giving Prowers County control of all remaining functions and local services.
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