Cities

Here are 3 of the biggest cities in Colorado. Click the links below to learn about each city.

Aurora, Colorado

The city of Aurora was founded much later than its nearby counterparts of Denver and Colorado Springs. Aurora was first settled in 1891 by a wealthy real estate businessman. The real estate tycoon that first paid for the settlement of the town soon gave up on his investment, however, and left the residents behind with heavy debts. The city was soon named Aurora after that, shedding its former name of Fletcher….Click here for full article.

Colorado, Springs

Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Colorado, was originally founded as a resort town in August of 1871. The high climate, dry air, and beautiful scenery made the small town a success as a resort destination. International visitors stayed at the successful Antlers Hotel to enjoy the beautiful Colorado land. The town was largely the project of General William Palmer and his wife, who founded the Antlers Hotel. Palmer controlled a large share of the land, and sold much of it to government institutions in order to be preserved…Click here for full article.

Denver, Springs

Denver first saw European settlement by the Americans in 1858, when gold prospectors from out of Kansas arrived in the area. The Pikes Peak Gold Rush enticed many prospectors into the area, luring them with promises of easy gold. The difficulty of the terrain had previously kept settlement from taking hold, with many prospectors and land speculators moving westward instead. California and Wyoming saw settlement before Denver did, but this slowly began to change, beginning with the founding of Denver City in November of 1858….Click here for full article.