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Monday, November 17, 2025

COLORADO'S CAPITAL CITIES

Colorado's first territorial legislature met in Denver on Sept. 9, 1861. Three cities shared capital status between 1861 and 1867 - Colorado City, Golden, and Denver. In 1881, voters designated Denver the permanent seat of government. Old Colorado City is now part of Colorado Springs.

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