This volume discusses how place names in Colorado originated and what changes they have undergone. 63 counties, 716 settlements and 56 fourteeners (peaks above 14,000 feet) along with other places known for their historical, geographical, geological or onomastic significance are included.
This volume discusses how place names in Colorado originated and what changes they have undergone. 63 counties, 716 settlements and 56 fourteeners (pe...
When it came to labeling cities, towns, counties, crossroads, mining camps, rivers, forests, peaks, and passes, Colorado place namers looked to an array of sources for ideas. Many simply memorialized themselves and their families--Florence, Howard, Lulu City, Dacono (Daisy, Cora, and Nora combined)--or more well-known honorees--Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Montezuma, Ouray. Some paid homage to explorers, war heroes, politicians, railroad executives, plants, animals, or landforms. Still others went for the more unusual or creative--Boreas Pass bears the name of the Greek god of...
When it came to labeling cities, towns, counties, crossroads, mining camps, rivers, forests, peaks, and passes, Colorado place namers looked to an arr...
