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Wiggins is a town in Morgan County, Colorado, United States. The population was 838 at the 2000 census. The community was established in 1882 as the Burlington railroad depot of Corona. Around 1900, Corona was renamed in honor of Oliver P. Wiggins,* (Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Perry Wiggins) (Courtesy of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum *) who served as a guide and scout for Captain John C. Frémont, on some of his explorations through northern Colorado in the 1840's. He also accompanied Kit Carson for 12 years on his expeditions.
Geography
Wiggins is located at (40.230273, -104.073367).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²), all land.
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