Ingrained into the very
fabric of the county is its much more noble beginnings. Taking the name of
the third U.S. president Thomas Jefferson, the county was formally
organized in 1861 by the Colorado Territorial Legislature.
The need for an organized local government began in the late 1850s when
droves of gold-seeking settlers came West. In 1858, when gold was
discovered in the Rocky Mountains, there were fewer than 200 settlers in
the area. An influx of nearly 35,000 people arrived two years later, lured
by the glitter of gold.
Once an agricultural and
mining area,
Jefferson County, Colorado
now is a thriving suburban, business, industrial and residential
community.
It's a place where the great plains meet the Rocky Mountains with some of
the most magnificent scenery in the country. We have rolling grasslands
and craggy rock formations, natural foothills, rugged mountains and
tumbling mountain streams.
The
Landscape
Jefferson
County is a place filled with magnificent wonders only nature can
provide. Not ignoring its agricultural and mining roots, Jefferson
County has worked to create a delicate balance between that past
while supporting a thriving business community and providing for
safe neighborhoods.
General boundaries for the county include West 120th Avenue in
Westminster on the north, Sheridan Boulevard on the east, and Pike
National Forest to the south. The county extends west into the
mountains to meet Gilpin, Clear Creek and Park counties.
Business
Plenty of both mom and
pop shops and Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here. Get more
information about business or opportunities.
Population
Jefferson County
is the second largest county in Colorado with a population estimated at
535,837, according to the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
Jeffco citizens make their homes on mountain tops as well as in suburban
communities.
Cities and Towns
Many cities or
towns are located wholly or partially in Jefferson County -
Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater,
Golden, Lakeside,
Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison,
Mountain View, Superior,
Westminster and Wheat Ridge.
The unincorporated portions of the county are home to many communities
including, but not limited to,
Applewood, plus the mountain communities of Aspen Park, Bergen Park,
Buffalo Creek, Conifer, Evergreen, Genesee, Idledale, Indian Hills,
Kittredge, South Jeffco and Pine.
County Building
The magnificent
six-level Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility,
located at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Jefferson County
Parkway in Golden, can be seen for miles from nearly all directions.
The Great Outdoors
Outdoor lovers have
three national forests and two state parks including the Pike, Roosevelt
and Arapahoe national forests, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park and the
Chatfield State Recreation Area. With the support of Jefferson
County residents, Open Space has been able to preserve, protect, and
maintain one of Colorado's most valuable assets and develop opportunities
for outdoor recreation, education and conservation.
Click here for more on the Jefferson County Open Space Master Plan.
Jefferson County Library
The Jefferson County
Public Library (JCPL) shares a diverse collection of more than 1.3 million
items among its 10 libraries and Bookmobile. The Library offers a vast
array of materials, including books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs and audio
books. Explore the Library's web site at
www.jefferson.lib.co.us to find the latest Library news and reserve
items. Our web site also contains more than 70 high-quality subscription
databases offering everything from newspapers and magazines to stock
quotes to medical information--all free with your library card.
Education
Jefferson
County has a first-class public school system. Public school children
attend schools in the Jefferson County R-1 School District. Residents have
access to at least a dozen institutions of higher education. Get more
information about educational resources.
Click here for Jefferson County school data at GreatSchools.net.
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