State Information
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Colorado
"the thirty eighth state" quarter struck by
the mint on
May 31, 2006 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts the majestic Rocky
Mountains of this state along with it's beautiful valleys and evergreens. Also on
the quarter are the words "Colorful Colorado" in a wavy banner. You can find
this type of view in the middle and western portions of the state. Perhaps one of the most
spectacular views occurs as one travels along the Colorado River in the Glenwood Canyon.
Colorado is likely the most beautiful state in America. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
August 1, 1876 |
Bits of History
Update:
Washington, DC is our nation's capitol. How big was it originally
and how big is it now? What two states was it in orignially and what state is it in now?
"The Million Dollar Highway". From Ouray to Silvertown. Early
photo of buggy on road. About 1500' straight down on the left side. It's even scary
paved. |
| Order
Admitted: |
38 |
| Capital:
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Denver |
| Largest
City: |
Denver |
| Nickname: |
Centennial State |
| State
Bird: |
Lark Bunting |
| State
Flower: |
Rocky Mountain
Columbine |
| State
Tree: |
Blue Spruce |
| State
Motto: |
"Nothing
Without Providence" |
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State Name Origin:
A Spanish word for "red." The name Colorado first referred to
the Colorado River.
Fun State Facts:
Colorado has a population of
3,849,400, 25th in the nation. Its land area is 103,700 square miles,
8th in the nation. The highest point is just southeast of Aspen on Mount Elbert at
14,433 feet above
sea level. There are 25 fantastic ski areas in the state and views from the chair
lifts are incredible.
In 1896 in Leadville a three acre Ice Palace was built. It was built out of ice and
contained a 16,000
square foot ice skating rink, two ballrooms, a restaurant. It closed in
two months because it began
to melt. Over 250,000 people visited the palace. There are over 500 ghost
towns in the state.
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