Bristol is an unincorporated community in Prowers County, Colorado, United States.

[3] The community was named after C. H. Bristol, a railroad official.

[5] The Bristol, Colorado, post office operated from July 1, 1908, until November 2, 1997.

[6] The U.S. post office at Holly, Colorado, (ZIP Code 81047) now serves Bristol postal addresses.

[4] Bristol is located on U.S. highway route 385 in Prowers County at coordinates 38°07′20″N 102°18′41″W / 38.1222°N 102.3115°W / 38.1222; -102.3115 (Bristol, Colorado) at an elevation of 3,560 feet (1,090 m).