Lamar, Prowers Co., Colorado
Names:
Lamar, Prowers Co., Colorado
History:
Lamar was founded in Prowers County, along the Arkansas River. Many Volga German families settled in Lamar.
Volga German Families:
The following Volga German families are known to have lived in and around Lamar:
Bauer
Betzhold
Distel
Eichmann from Schwab
Ernst
Graf
Grauberger
Gross
Heinze
Helmer
Kling
Koehler
Maurer
Meier
Mohr
Nazarenus
Piel
Schick
Schreiber
Schneider
Steinle
Thorn
Volmer
Wagner
Weber
Weimer
Wollert from Dreispitz
Notable Individuals:
External Links:
- City of Lamar (official website)
- Lamar, Colorado (Wikipedia)