Metro Denver Counties

History – Broomfield Municipality was originally a part of Boulder County. The city grew through annexation and eventually was a part of 4 different counties.

History – Named in honor of U.S. Senator Stephen Douglas, Douglas County was created in 1861 as one of the original counties created by the

History – Originally a Kansas Territorial County in 1855, Arapahoe County was named after the Arapaho Nation who lived in the region. After gold was

History – Originally named Montana City, Denver was born in 1858 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The named was later changed to Denver City

History – Named for Thomas Jefferson, the county was created in 1859. Gold was discovered in present-day Englewood along the South Platte River in 1850

History – Adams County was created in 1902. Prior to that time, it had been part of an enormous Arapahoe County. The County was named