Colorado on the map

Colorado's History

By mhill924

  • Gold is Found

    Gold is Found
    In 1858 William Russel found gold in Colorado.

  • Established Territory

    Established Territory
    As the Civil War began, Colorado became an established territory.

  • First Rodeo

    First Rodeo
    On July 4, 1869, Colorado's first rodeo was held.

  • Colorado's Statehood!

    Colorado's Statehood!
    Colorado became a state on August 1, 1876.

  • Women Can Vote

    Women Can Vote
    On Novenber 7, 1893, Colorado gave women the right to vote.

  • Fire on the Miners

    Fire on the Miners
    A fire broke out on the miners tent on April 20, 1914.

  • Mine More for the World War

    Mine More for the World War
    Colorado was forced to mine more molybdenum in 1918 for World War 1.

  • Colorado Flag

    Colorado Flag
    On February 28, 1929 Colorado's flag got its colors.

  • Great Depression

    Great Depression
    The Great Depression hurt Colorado a great deal.

  • Changes on Venus

    The people of Colorado found changes on Venus in June of 2007.