Most People Don’t Know The Meaning Behind These 15 Colorado Towns

Have you ever wondered how certain Colorado towns had their names determined? Me too! Today, we will take a look at 15 Colorado towns and just how/why they were given their names! **Note: All information in this article comes from Genealogy Trails.**

1. Broomfield

Named for the numerous broom corn fields in the area.

2. Akron

Greek for "summit," Akron is the highest point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad east of Denver.

3. Evergreen

Named for the dense forests of evergreens in the area.

4. Denver

Our beloved capital was named for General James Denver, the Governor of the Kansas territory when Colorado was first discovered.

5. Colorado Springs

Named for the abundant springs in the area.

6. Woodland Park

Reportedly named for the abundance of pine and spruce trees.

7. Telluride

Named for the ore tellurium.

8. Victor

Named after the "Victor Mine."

9. Fairplay

The founders of the town wanted a place where "fair play" would outweigh both lawlessness and claim jumping.

10. Kiowa

Named for the Kiowa Indians.

11. Genoa

Presumed to be named for Genoa, Italy.

12. Hygiene

Named for a sanitarium called Hygiene Home.

13. La Junta

Named after the Spanish word for "junction" (as it is the Santa Fe Trail junction that leads to Pueblo).

14. Ouray

Named for the Ute Indian Chief Ouray, whose name translates to "ure" or "arrow."

15. Pueblo

Named for Fort Pueblo, a circular adobe structure built in 1842.

Did you know about any of these? Or have you always heard a different story behind the name? Tell us about it in the comments!