ABOUT GOLDEN




Golden, Colorado is rich with culture, outdoor activities, scenic beauty, thriving businesses, and friendly people, but the City's origins are largely thanks to another valuable resource – gold. A small amount of gold discovered in Clear Creek attracted the area's earliest settlers in the mid-19th century and Golden City quickly become an important supply stop for gold miners seeking their fortunes in the adjacent mountains. Farmers soon discovered the rich soil in the valley that is now home to the Coors complex, and Golden City further swelled as coal mining and clay extraction industries settled in the area, utilizing the region's ample natural resources. Golden City became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862, and the territorial legislature met from 1862 to 1867 in the building that is now home to the Old Capitol Grill restaurant. By the end of the 1860s, Golden City had been elected the seat of Jefferson County and the capital of the provisional Jefferson Territory. Locals were outraged when neighboring Denver snagged the honor of becoming capital of the newly formed state in 1876, but the loss of name distinction did nothing to dampen Golden's vital growth – business was booming. Today, with the official name of City of Golden, the town continues to thrive. It offers residents and visitors an abundance of recreational, cultural and culinary opportunities.

Golden is home to the Colorado School of Mines which is known for it's engineering and science emphasis.It is also home to the National Earthquake Information Center and other well known businesses.Famous western showman, "Buffalo Bill" (aka William F. Cody) is buried near Golden on Lookout Mountain.


Golden is surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and offers all types of mountain sports including world class rock climbing, skiing and mountaineering.It is home to possibly the most museums per capita of any place in Colorado!

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