Olney Springs is located on Highway 96 and has a population of 350. As the railroad came through the cattle ranch of Mr. Cronk, a settlement sprung up and soon grew into a town. Mr. Cronk mapped out a section of the land and recorded it as the Town of Olney Springs. In 1912 the town became incorporated, and the first council was formed. It then started adopting ordinances, and enacting policies.
Businesses in town include the Town Hall, Post Office and Flea Market. Across from the Town Hall is a Veteran's Memorial that honors all veterans from all wars, and is the location of numerous monthly community activities. Also adjacent to the Memorial is the honored the All Veterans Museum. There is also a food panty and a food drive once a month for residents of Crowley County. On the north side of town you will see the old School House. Behind the old school is the Senior Citizen Center, and two blocks to the west you will find the Olney Springs United Community Methodist Church.
For recreation there is a playground behind the Town Hall, and ballpark north of town. Olney Springs has two ponds west of town that are in development for future possible fishing and camping. Every December we have a Chili Supper at the Senior Citizen Center, followed by a Parade of Lights that goes all over our town. After the parade, dessert and coffee is served at the Senior Citizens Center, and everyone is welcome. Santa arrives at the Senior Center following the parade and greets young and old with a sack of goodies and listens to their wish lists.
The majority of employment in our area is from farming, ranching, and the two prisons that the town lies between. Other residents commute to Pueblo and other nearby locations. There are retail stores in the towns East and West of Olney. Stop in and check out the Flea Market west of town on Hwy 50. If you are traveling on Highway 96, stop in to say "Hi"...you will be greeted with a friendly hometown atmosphere.
