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Conifer is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Conifer is located along U.S. Route 285 in the foothills west of Denver. == History == A post office called Conifer was established in 1894. Some say the community was named after George Conifer, the proprietor of a local tavern, while others believe conifer trees near the original town site caused the name to be selected. == Geography == Conifer is located at 39°31′16″N 105°18′19″W (39.5210995,−105.3052708). A magnitude 3.1 tremor centered on Berrian Mountain about 1 mile north of Conifer occurred on November 1, 1981, at 8:03 p.m. MST. === Climate === Conifer has a humid continental climate (Koppen: Dfb) with a yearly temperature average of 38.6 °F (3.7 °C). Summertime is warm with cool nights, while winter is chilly with nights approaching zero. == Landmarks == The Clifton House Inn, Jefferson County Register of Historic Places Conifer Junction Schoolhouse, National Register of Historic Places The Conley Coffee Shop, Jefferson County Register of Historic Places The Lubin-Blakeslee Place at Meyer Ranch, Conifer, Jefferson County Register of Historic Places Midway House at Meyers Ranch, built 1889, National Register of Historic Places 5JF.303 Original Elk Creek Fire House, Jefferson County Register of Historic Places Pleasant Park School, built 1894, Colorado Register of Historic Places 5JF.972 Yellow Barn at Bradford Junction, built 1918, Jefferson County Register of Historic Places Coney Island Hot Dog Stand for many years it was in Aspen Park area of Conifer, but was moved to the nearby community of Bailey. Staunton State Park - 3,908-acre (1,582 ha) state park located 6 miles west of Conifer == Education == Students living within Jefferson County attend Jefferson County schools.