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Encyclopedia > Marble, Colorado
Blocks of cut marble at the historic quarry in Marble
Blocks of cut marble at the historic quarry in Marble

Marble is a town located in Gunnison County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 105. The community is located in a valley of the upper Crystal River along the Elk Mountains, accessible by a gravel road from Colorado State Highway 133. Unlike most of Gunnison County, the town is located on the north side of McClure Pass in the valley of the Crystal, and is thus somewhat separated geographically from the rest of the county. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Gunnison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The Crystal River seen from Colorado State Highway 133 near Redstone The Crystal River is a tribtuary of the Roaring Fork River, approximately 40 mi (64 km) long, in western Colorado in the United States. ... The Elk Mountains near Snowmass Village The Elk Mountains (elevation approximately 14,000 ft) are a high mountain range in the Rocky Mountains of western Colorado in the United States. ... View north from the summit of McClure Pass towards the Elk Mountains near Marble. ...


The town is noted as the location of a historic marble quarry along the mountains that began operations in the late 19th century, and from which the town draws its name. The marble of the quarry is considered to be of exceptional quality and has been used for the Tomb of the Unknowns, as well as for parts of the Lincoln Memorial and civic buildings in San Francisco. It was also used for the construction of the Equitable Building, a historically important early skyscraper in New York City. Marble For the glass spheres, see marbles. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Tomb of the Unknowns (also known as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, although it has never been officially named) is a monument in Arlington National Cemetery dedicated to the American soldiers who have died without their remains being identified. ... The Lincoln Memorial, built 1915 - 1922 Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... The Equitable Building, viewed from street level The Equitable Building is a famous 36-story office building at 120 Broadway in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City. ... Taipei 101, considered the worlds tallest skyscraper. ... The Empire State Building (right) and the Chrysler Building (left) are easily recognized symbols of New York City to the world. ...


The quarry has enjoyed an important renaissance since its acquisition in 2004 by Polycor, a Canadian-based dimension stone company. In spite of significant transportation costs, this high-quality stone is now exported in large quantities to Europe and Asia for transformation and use throughout the world, as well as being sold into the US market. In the late 20th century the community has also become a small summer resort destination, benefiting from the quarry's renown. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...


Geography

Location of Marble, Colorado

Marble is located at 39°4'20" North, 107°11'22" West (39.072274, -107.189516)GR1. Image File history File links COMap-doton-Marble. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there are 105 people, 45 households, and 27 families residing in the town. The population density is 109.6/km² (282.2/mi²). There are 74 housing units at an average density of 77.2/km² (198.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 99.05% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There are 45 households out of which 22.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% are married couples living together, 0.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% are non-families. 26.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.89. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...


In the town the population is spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 42.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 133.3 males.


The median income for a household in the town is $46,094, and the median income for a family is $47,292. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town is $18,509. 2.7% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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  Results from FactBites:
 
Marble - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (699 words)
The Elgin Marbles are marble sculptures from the Parthenon that are on display in the British Museum.
Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from regional or at times contact metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks, either limestone or dolostone.
The characteristic swirls and veins of many colored marble varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or chert which were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone.
Marble, Colorado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (558 words)
Unlike most of Gunnison County, the town is located on the north side of McClure Pass in the valley of the Crystal, and is thus somewhat separated geographically from the rest of the county.
The town is noted as the location of a historic marble quarry along the mountains that began operations in the late 19th century, and from which the town draws its name.
The marble of the quarry is considered to be of exceptional quality and has been used for the Tomb of the Unknowns, as well as for parts of the Lincoln Memorial and civic buildings in San Francisco.
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