Welcome to Golden Colorado
Golden History
FOUNDED IN 1859
Founded in 1859, Golden is an idyllic former gold rush town nestled between North and South Table Mountains and the spectacular foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Originally named “Golden City,” it became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862. The Territorial legislature met here until 1867 in a handful of different buildings, most notably the Loveland Block at the corner of Washington Avenue and 12th Street. When Colorado became a state in 1876, locals were outraged when Denver snagged the title of state capital, but the loss of name distinction did nothing to slow Golden’s growth.
THE LAST “FLAT PLACE”
At the city’s center lies Clear Creek, once known as Cannonball Creek for its cannonball sized river rocks used in the Armory Building. Golden City became known as the last “flat place” before the Rockies, and it soon became a supply center for miners headed to find gold in the western mountains.
Several factors influenced the town’s growth: miners’ supply needs, agriculture and industries. With Golden as a former gold rush town, industries popped up to support the incoming miners and their families. Coors Brewery set up shop in 1873 also contributing to the population growth. Golden’s agriculture flourishes in the rich soil of Clear Creek Valley and has been the center of Golden’s commerce since the City was founded. The rich clay deposits found at Fossil Trace Golf Club are another factor for the city’s growing popularity.
A CENTER OF INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
While industry was booming, the city was also becoming an important center of intellectual development as the home to the Colorado School of Mines established in 1870. Other historical sites include the gravesite of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, Foothills Art Center, Boettcher Mansion, Calvary Church, our historic neighborhoods, and the Colorado Railroad Museum.
TRADITION
Golden maintains its authenticity through long-standing traditions like Buffalo Bill Days and Olde Golden Holidays. Its small-town feel can be experienced during the summer farmers market and meandering down Washington Avenue any time of year.
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