The name Colorado was given because of the reddish tint of the Colorado River, caused by sedimentation.
After several name changes, the name Colorado was later chosen for the Centennial State in 1861 by the U.S. Congress.
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Claret Cup Cactus – State Cactus of Colorado
COLORADO STATE CACTUS – CLARET CUP CACTUS In case you were wondering, the official cactus of Colorado is the Claret Cup Cactus, also know as the King Cup Cactus. It’s official scientific name is “Echinocereus Triglochidiatus“. (Try saying that three
Mount Evans Road – Highest Paved Road
The highest paved road in America is the Road to Mount Evans, also known as Colorado State Highway 5. The road leads to the summit of Mount Evans, which is one of Colorado’s highest peaks, with an elevation of 14,271
Colorado Nuclear Missile Complex – Titan 1
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
Biggest City In Colorado
Denver Colorado By population, the biggest city in Colorado is the City of Denver. The population of Denver is approximately 733,114 residents. The population of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as the Denver Metro Area, was 2,998,982 in
Tallest Building in Colorado – Republic Plaza
Built-in “1984”, the tallest building in Colorado is the Republic Plaza Building located in Downtown Denver. The building is 56 stories, and over 714 feet tall. This Denver Skyscraper can be found at 370 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, along
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What Does Colorado Mean
In simple translation, Colorado is a Spanish word that means colored red. It is derived from the Spanish word rojo, meaning red. The name Colorado was given because of the reddish tint of the Colorado
Size Of Colorado – 104,185 Miles^2
The State of Colorado is approximately 104,185 mi^2 making it the 8th largest state in the United States. By distance, the Centennial State is approximately 380 miles wide by 280 miles long. In comparison, the
Colorado Rock – Yule Marble
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
Claret Cup Cactus – State Cactus of Colorado
COLORADO STATE CACTUS – CLARET CUP CACTUS In case you were wondering, the official cactus of Colorado is the Claret Cup Cactus, also know as the King Cup Cactus. It’s official scientific name is “Echinocereus
Blue Spruce – Colorado State Tree
The State Tree of Colorado is the Colorado Blue Spruce. This Symbol of Colorado can grow anywhere from 50 to 130 feet tall with a width up to 30+ feet at the base. In the
