By Susan Berg
Golden is located in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in central Colorado. The town, rich in gold, clay, and coal resources, got its start in the mining industry. Today Golden is most well known as being the home of Coors beer and also as the home to the Colorado School of Mines.
Name
Golden, Colorado, was originally called "Golden City." The town was named for Tom Golden, one of the first settlers to pan for gold in the area.
Establishment
The town of Golden, Colorado, was established in 1859. At its inception, the town had an important role as a supply center for gold and coal miners in the area.
Territorial Legislature
From 1862 to 1867, Golden was home to the territorial legislature.
Colorado School of Mines
The Colorado School of Mines was founded in 1874. The school had its start as the Jarvis Hall Collegiate School and was founded by George M. Randall, a bishop with the Episcopal church.
Industry
Adolph Coors and Jacob Schueler established the Golden Brewery in 1873. In 1880, Adolph bought out his partner and Coors Beer was born.
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.
