Apr. 21, 2006 - Brief History of Colorado

When gold was discovered in Colorado in 1858, nearly 100,000 people rushed to the region. Many went back home after failing to find gold. Those who stayed called the area the Jefferson Territory. The United States Congress refused to recognize this territory, and in 1861 set up its own Colorado Territory, which had the same boundaries as the present-day state. During the early days of this territory, troops battled Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute Indians. In 1870, the railroad joined Colorado to the East, and more people came to the territory. In 1876, Colorado achieved statehood.

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