Crystal Mill, also known as the Old Mill or Sheep Mountain Mill, is an iconic historic site located in the scenic Crystal River Valley near Marble, Colorado. It is a picturesque and well-known destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and […]
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Colorado Abbreviation – CO The abbreviation for the state of Colorado is “CO”. The abbreviation is formed by taking the first two letters of the state’s name and using them as a shortened form. This two-letter abbreviation is commonly used
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STATE ROCK OF COLORADO – YULE MARBLE One of the most iconic symbols of the United State comes from Yule Creek Valley in Marble, Colorado. This white marble is only found in the Elk Mountains of Colorado at over 7,990 ft
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Originaly, the first Capitol Building of Colorado was actuallly in Old Colorado City near Colorado Springs. The City of Denver moved the Statehouse around 1894. Home to the “Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor”, the Capitol Building
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Did you know there are a total of six Titan 1 Missile Silos across the Eastern Plains of Colorado. “The Titan 1 was originally one of the first strategic, intercontinental ballistic missiles developed by the United States. The 98-foot-long, two-stage
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Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876. It was the 38th state to join the United States. The road to statehood was a long one for Colorado, as it had been a territory since 1861. However, it was not
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On the official State Seal of Colorado, the Latin Phrase “Nil Sine Numine” can be found on a white banner just above the date “1876”. Because the phrase Nil Sine Numine is Latin in origin, the translation has two meanings
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