By Susan Berg
Boulder, Colorado is well-known as the home to the University of Colorado. This city is located 5430 feet above sea level in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Though the city's roots lie in the mining industry, Boulder's history starts with its Native American populations, who first settled the area near Haystack Mountain.
Native Americans
The original inhabitants of the Boulder Valley were Native Americans. The majority of Native Americans in the area belong to the Southern Arapaho tribe.
Gold Seekers
Europeans and Americans began to settle in the area in 1858 following news of the presence of gold and other natural resources.
University of Colorado
Following a successful period of governmental lobbying by its citizens, Boulder earned the right to build the University of Colorado. Campus construction began in 1874.
Railroad Service
The railroad came to the Boulder area in 1873. The city's first railroad depot was built in 1890 at the corner of what is now Canyon Boulevard and 14th Street.
Town and City Incorporation
Boulder was originally incorporated as a town in 1871. Boulder was incorporated as a city in 1882 when the town population exceeded 3000 people, the number required by the state to be recognized as a city.
About the Author:
A writer and editor based in southeastern Wyoming, Susan Berg has over ten years of experience in the field. Berg earned a Master of Arts degree in journalism from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Dayton. Her work has been published in the "Dayton Daily News" and online at websites including BiologyBiozine.com, Wcities.com, Trails.com, Travels.com and eHow.com.
