Where I Come From
I am a Colorado history buff. I love to tell people about where I come from and the colorful past it has enjoyed. Continue reading to find out more about Colorado and her second largest city
A Little About My City and State: Colorado Springs, Colorado
State Name: Colorado
State Nickname: The Centennial State, 1876
State Motto: "Nil Sine Numine": Nothing without G-d
State Flower, Bird, and Tree: Columbine, Lark Bunting, Colorado Spruce
Population: 4,301,261
Things to do: Ski, ski, and more sking! As well as hiking, white water rafting, camping,
fishing, etc. Colorado is one of the most dynamic states in the country. We have fun outdoors and in the rugged setting of our beloved rockies. Health and Human
Serivices has rated Colorado as the most physically fit state, and the economy in Colorado has been rated by the Wall Street Journal as "fastest growing in 2000".
About Colorado Springs
Founded in 1872, 2000 Census Population: 368,000
Situated at the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs has been
populated for hundreds of years by area Native American tribes who visited
the healing springs as a worship site. Gen William J Palmer, US Army, founded the city in 1872 following
his assignment as a geological surveor for the US government. He invited his friends, mostly of British decent,
including his wife Queen to settle in his new town. So many of the city's first residents were of English origin, that the town was nicknamed "Little London".
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado. There is a vibrant art and intellectual community with the city's five colleges and universities, as well
as the typical western flavor of rodeos and cowboys. The cities industries are mainly aerospace related as Air Force Space Command, the US Air Force Academy, and Ft Carson
are all located here.
Photos of Colorado Springs and Area
This is the old county courthouse. Today it serves as the City Museum.
These are the Rockies as seen from about three minutes from downtown Colorado Springs. We are truly a mountain city
The view from Pikes Peak inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write the song "America the Beautiful" (Pikes Peak on a typical Western Sundown)
This is a view of downtown Colorado Springs close to where I live. The
squat buildings are required by a city ordanance that prohibits tall
buildings from blocking the view of our treasured mountains.
Goals and Inspirations: Click Here
My Blog! Timeless opinions: Click Here
Top of Page
