Crowley School
The Crowley School, at 301 Main St. in Crowley, Colorado, was built in 1914.
A museum, 6 mi west of Ordway
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is La Junta, 22 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 14" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 94–94°, and about 86 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 78–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Ordway. Green months are the mild ones.
Crowley School
The Crowley School, at 301 Main St. in Crowley, Colorado, was built in 1914. Also known as the Crowley County Heritage Center, it is a Renaissance Revival style school building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It is currently the only property listed on the National Register in Crowley County, Colorado.
It was deemed significant for its architecture. Its NRHP nomination, written by the town's mayor, asserted:
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1999)
Where to stay near Crowley School
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Fowler (3) and Rocky Ford (3), and Pueblo has the most rooms in the area (43).
Fowler
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
1,171 people
10 mi southwest of Crowley School
Pueblo
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
110,404 people
42 mi west of Crowley School
Compare 6 towns
| Town | From Crowley School | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 1,171 | $144K | — |
| Rocky Ford | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 3,752 | $144K | C |
| La Junta | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,864 | $195K | D |
| Ordway | 6 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,053 | $104K | — |
| North La Junta | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 2 2 hotels | 535 | $121K | — |
| Pueblo | 42 mi west | 1 hr | 43 31 hotels · 5 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 110,404 | $247K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Crowley School
Other well-known places within 70 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw62 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
125 mi National Historic SiteBent's Old Fort National Historic Site7K visitors a year
67 mi MountainCheyenne Mountain
68 mi Stadium & arenaWeidner Field
40 mi LandmarkFort Lyon
67 mi Zoo & aquariumCheyenne Mountain Zoo
68 mi LookoutWill Rogers Shrine of the Sun
69 mi National forestSan Isabel National ForestPhoto credits
North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site: unknown NPS photographer, Public domain · Cheyenne Mountain: Jimmy from Grand Junction, CO, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Weidner Field: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fort Lyon: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0 · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Ken Brazier (Ken g6), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun: Matt Wright, CC BY-SA 2.5 · San Isabel National Forest: Zereshk, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Crowley School
What town is Crowley School near?
Ordway, CO, about 6 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Crowley School?
May and September, with highs of 78–83°.
How far is Crowley School from Colorado Springs?
About 68 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Crowley School?
Pueblo Memorial (PUB), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 62 miles.
Where should I stay near Crowley School?
Fowler (10 mi, 3 places to stay), Rocky Ford (12 mi, 3 places to stay) and La Junta (22 mi, 10 places to stay).
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