Howdy folks, let me tell y’all a bit ’bout a place called Golden. Now, Golden is this lil’ city over yonder in Jefferson County, Colorado. Ain’t too big, but it sure got a lot goin’ on. As of 2020, they say there’s ’bout 20,399 people livin’ there. Sits right by Clear Creek, and you got them Rocky Mountains just a stone’s throw away. Founded way back durin’ the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush in June, it got itself a real interestin’ history.
Way back when, they called it Golden City. Folks rushed in lookin’ for gold, and before you knew it, Golden was the place to be. Became a right important spot for trade and all kinds of business. Still got that spirit today, ya know. Ain’t no surprise neither, what with them mountains and all, folks just kept comin’.
Now, speakin’ of them mountains, Golden sits real nice like at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. If ya ever find yerself there, look out for Lookout Mountain and them two Table Mountains. Quite a sight, I tell ya. Golden’s elevation is ’bout 5,675 feet above sea level, give or take. That’s high up, so don’t be surprised if the air feels a bit thin.
Now, let’s talk ’bout folks there. Back in 2010, they did one of them census things and found ’bout 18,867 people livin’ there. There was ’bout 7,394 households and ’bout 3,985 families. So it ain’t too crowded, just a nice lil’ community.
Golden got a lotta heart too, with sports bein’ a big deal there. They been playin’ and competin’ for over 150 years. You got yer public school teams, and even the college kids get in on the action. Golden High School’s real big on sports. Lots of pride in them young folks, let me tell ya.
And if ya got kids, Golden’s got good schools too. Way back, it had the second school in all of Colorado. Now, it’s part of the Jefferson County R-1 School District. Them kids get a good education, and that’s real important.
Now, Golden ain’t just ’bout mountains and schools. It’s got culture too. Museums all over the place. You got the Golden History Museum, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, the Colorado Railroad Museum, and don’t forget the Colorado School of Mines. Lots to see and do if ya like learnin’ ’bout the past.
Government-wise, Golden’s what they call a home rule city. They got themselves a city council and a city manager runnin’ the show. Keeps things organized and runnin’ smooth. Folks there got a say in how things go, and that’s how they like it.
Golden’s got itself some nice trails too. One of ’em is the South Table Mountain Trail. It’s ’bout 2 miles long and you gain ’bout 482 feet in elevation. Ain’t too tough, but gives ya a nice walk and some good views. Lots of folks enjoy a good hike out there.
So, if ya ever find yerself in Colorado, take a trip to Golden. It’s a small place with a big heart, sittin’ pretty at the foot of the Rockies. Got history, got culture, and a whole lotta friendly folks. Ain’t no place quite like it, I tell ya. Golden’s a gem, plain and simple.
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